The last day at my current role is this Friday (laid off). I am interviewing tomorrow for another consulting role. How would you respond to why are you looking to leave your current role without seeming "desperate" so they don't lowball you on the offer?

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Mention things you genuinely want to be different in your new role that align with what the job offers, e.g. different content focus, company culture, leadership etc. I don't know your situation but I also hope you're able to get a salary increase and better advancement opportunities in this new role..

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Find a role that you can get excited about, and focus on why you WANT to join, and if some things you didn’t like in your past job you can mention them. But, you can also say that you were laid off, it doesn’t usually come off as desperate

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You can just say that you aren't happy at your current company/ position/ job.

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Thank you everyone! Finished second round. Awaiting feedback next week.

I went with 100% remote advantage/less travel which was lacking in my previous company... they are PRO WLB.

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Ya'll have been amazing and supportive... Means alot to this stranger. ❤

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