What’s a good answer to the question “Why are you leaving so soon?”

For context I have made 2 exit since last year. I was below average at the start of the pandemic and now quite a bit on the upper range. In each instance I was either approached by the recruiter or the hiring manager. Even now the most recent interview was when the company approached me through LinkedIn but still they asked me this question which is quite confusing. I mean you approached me and I like the work you do.

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Also if I see a role which is very much aligned with my career plans but I have not finished an year with the organization should I just carry on or apply and try my luck?

So just to add a bit more details I work in IT Consultancy. I did apply for a role change in my current but they didn’t give me the promotion. It wasn’t that they denied it but it got postponed. And to compensate they reevaluate my salary. Now some of the people who are on a higher grade are quite a bit lower On the salary than me. I have no clue if that’s a good thing or not and since I didn’t have a choice I took the compensation.
For my initial question I have given 3 interviews and in each they approached me and still asked the question. It’s very hard to answer. I want to say we are sitting here cause of you but of course it’s not a good answer so not sure what to do. I keep giving a random answer that comes to mind.

It's hard to answer your question because I'm not in your situation. I've hired people before and three moves in one year is a big red flag. I think the question is valid. Just because someone approaches you for a role doesn't mean you have to say yes. It just means their algorithm thinks you're a good fit for an open role. I think they're asking why you're agreeing to the interview. Based on the information you've provided, I don't really get the sense that you know why you're interviewing either. Might be worth it to sit down and figure out what your long term plan is and how this new role could help you.

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