Your answer should match closely to the current job opportunity for which you are interviewing.

Let’s say you are applying for an Accountant position…your answer should be something like this:

• I am actually very happy with my current role and firm, but in the last few months I have felt that I am capable of doing more. A friend of mine happened to forward this job opportunity to me. When I reviewed it I became very excited. I felt this was an ideal opportunity, as it embraced my background and skill set, adding tremendous value to you, while at the same time, I would feel challenged with the new responsibilities, providing me with new challenges and career satisfaction.
  
  
• Other reasons can be relocation, career opportunity, feeling you have reached the most potential at your firm, and you are ready for the next challenge.
  
  
• What you never want to say here is anything negative, like not liking your manager, you got in a fight with someone, they don’t know what they are doing anymore, etc. As much as you may be unhappy, this is not the time to share this – negating a firm is not ok, so avoid it at all costs. More of this is discussed in the next question.

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