You are leaving your current job because your supervisor is critical, controlling, and demanding in a way that makes the office unpleasant and provides few opportunities to make decisions or gain new responsibilities. Which of the following is the best response when a potential employer asks why you are leaving your current job?
A) I appreciate the opportunities I've had as part of my current job, but I feel ready to expand my knowledge and increase my responsibilities.
B) I have done well in my current job, but I am hoping to work for a company that appreciates its employees more instead of taking them for granted.
C) I enjoy the tasks I have now, but my boss micromanages the department and criticizes my work, so I am ready to leave.
D) I do not get along with my boss, so when I saw that a job opportunity had come up in my area of expertise here, I knew I should go for it.
E) I have never liked my current position because I thought I would have more opportunities to make decisions and manage my own projects.

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When asked about why you are leaving your current job, it is best to be prepared with an honest response that is constructive, forward-looking, and complimentary of your job if possible. For instance, you might mention how much you appreciate your previous employer but felt you were ready for bigger responsibilities than your current job entails.

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