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raymondnzl
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 Posted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:46 am Post subject: started a new job and wanting to go back ...need advice.. |
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Hi everyone
I need some advice on my career, I was an investigator for the revenue department for almost 2 years and recently left to become an auditor for Chartered Accountant firm. I have been with this firm for 1 month and found that I don't enjoy my current role.
I found that my old job is more interesting because there are different variety of things to learn and you will be dealing with more challenging job. Also, the size of their client I am dealing with is much smaller.
My working hours are much longer..like 60 hrs a week compared to 40 hrs previously..I am planning to do my account exams next yr, therefore it will be harder for me to manage...
Now I have decided that I want to go back to my old job...but there is no vacancy at site A(thats where I work previously) and I found there is an opening at site B....I am thinking to give it a try..
I wonder what should I say when they ask me why did you leave your current job and the investigator job...
What do you think if you were the recruiter at site B reviewing my application?
Million thanks!
I am from New Zealand. |
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Pauloz
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raymondnzl
Yeah, you'll have to do something about that 60 hours, it's too much, unless you're making a fortune.
You've got a good talking point about the practical problems with time management and your degree.
I wouldn't mention anything at all about not liking the new job. It achieves nothing, and just sounds like you can't handle it, or have some sort of problem you're not mentioning.
It's OK to say you want something more challenging to grow your skills and experience. You can make a good, self explanatory comparison between your previous work and this much less complex role, without badmouthing the current job.
It really is critical to avoid saying anything negative about the current employer, it tends to get interviewers offside.
You've got quite a few good reasons to show employer B, I'd go with that. |
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