I have been doing some Customer Service in the Medical Field for the last 6 years. I decided to work at a bank doing Customer Service (same line of work, just different field) What do I say when they ask me since I came from the Medical Field, why made me apply at the bank? working at the bank is a totally different field.
I am looking to say something that won’t make them think that I will not be stable & I will leave the bank to work in the Medical Field again. I need a good answer. THANKS!
4 responses so far ↓
1 Angie
Tell them that you’ve gone as far as you feel you can go in the Medical field, and you want to expand your knowledge by trying a different field; like banking. The fact that you’ve stayed on your current job for 6 years speaks well to the fact that you are not someone who jumps around jobs.
2 LeeAnn W
You can always say that you wanted to explore your other abilities that you feel will be a great asset to the company. I wouldn’t say anything like you are in need of something new or a change, because that may lead them to think you will leave the bank soon.
3 Social Butterflygirl
Say that you are looking to use your skills in a new genre.
Did you leave your former job, on good terms?
Will your former boss write a good reference?
I think you won’t have a problem.
You can say, that you couldn’t get a raise, if it is true.
You can say that you have hit the “glass ceiling?”
Did you move?
4 Dr. Deth
just wanted to try working in a different industry/field – relax – it’s not a life or death question