Why do you want to leave current job ?

[DC_FC]

Ive been in current for 18 months and im looking for something else and have found some jobs at a tesco store near to me, im unsure as to what reason i can put down as a reason for leaving my current job, could i say something like "i miss helping colleagues and customers" or would another answer be suitable.

thanks for your advice

[buildersmate]

I've decided that every little helps.

[Eve]

Depends what you're leaving and what you're going to.

I like buildersmate's :)

[dotty.]

No don't be negative about your current job, just let them know you feel you are going to a company at the cutting edge of the modern retail interface and you feel you will be able to challenge yourself more,

[DC_FC]

I gave an answer that theres no oppurtunity of advancement and i feel tesco would be able to offer just that

ill see what happens

[ChuckFickens]

What not clear here is are you asking about a reason to give to your current employers? (you don't need to give them one) or a reason to give to your prospective employer?

[DC_FC]

i missed that bit out chuck,

it was an application form for tesco and it asked why do you want to leave your current job,

[scotman]

Usual get-out is to say that present job is not stretching you enough and you want more challenges. Every employer will have heard it before but if you can't think of anything else.
Agree about not being negative about current employer; nobody wants to employ a moaner.

[boxtops]

Sounds to bme like you said the right thing DC - a prospective employer likes to see that you would want to progress in your career.

[DC_FC]

Thanks for the replies, ill see what happens with this application

[tweenyb]

this is a normal question but just be honest and put the reason you wish to leave.
ie you prefer a more customer facing environment