July 4, 2011 at 2:04 am
July 4, 2011 at 4:55 am
Why do you want to change job?
Maybe we'll find a good way to tell it to the interviewer.
July 4, 2011 at 12:33 pm
There are plenty of valid reasons to leave a company. Money is just one of them.
I left a job in 2010 because they were not doing anything beyond SQL Server 2000 and 2005.
The company lacked the budget or desire to upgrade anything to SQL Server 2008 or 2008 R2.
They were still using Windows XP everywhere in the corporate environment.
I felt that from a technical perspective the job was a risk of becoming a dead end.
I simply updated my resume online and had a new job within 6 weeks. Also got a raise in the process.
Companies want to hire an experienced DBA that is currently employed. They seem to prefer that over hiring someone that is unemployed.
Now I am working with a Software as a Service (SAAS) company that is on multiple SQL Server 2008 clusters.
Much more interesting work with projects on Analysis Services.
We are skipping 2008 R2, but we will upgrade to Denali when it comes out.
That met my goal for changing companies.
Other reasons include reducing your drive time with a job closer to home.
Avoiding bridge tolls with the new job, also no parking fees at new job.
3 weeks of paid vacation instead of 2 weeks at the prior job.
Better benefits.
I also point blank told my new employer during the interview that the higher salary was also a reason for the change.
I want to be paid at the rate that is competitive for DBAs in this market. There is nothing wrong with tell your potential employer this info.
It got me the job versus 15 other candidates.
Be honest and genuine. There is nothing wrong with applying for a new job for more money.
I would not hestitate to cite that to an interviewer. It lets them know that they need to remain competitive with the market salaries for your position.
July 4, 2011 at 12:54 pm
turner.phillip3 (7/4/2011)
hello members,Several times I have faced the questions like- What is reason for change?
At most cases one does it for hike in salary, but you cant give this reason to interviewer.Please help me out to give a good answer.
Nah... always tell the truth. They already know why you're changing because they'd change for the same reason(s). NEVER lie or stretch the truth on an interview.
--Jeff Moden
Change is inevitable... Change for the better is not.
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