It’s no secret that we’re in the middle of a period of Great Resignation. Research by Glassdoor has found 51% of under 25’s have changed their jobs since the start of the pandemic.

And with that comes a lot of exciting opportunities, but also certain tricky workplace situations to navigate. From calling in favours with old acquaintances to setting boundaries with your boss to prepare for the big change, job hunting is often a bit of an assault course. You climb over the CV and dreaded cover letter hurdle, shimmy through the often-awkward phone interview stage and then you’re faced with your biggest challenge: the interview. Navigating it can feel like a minefield, with questions that seem like they’re designed to trip you up and stress you out.

But that’s not always the intention, and thanks to the likes of TikTok user Ariel Niu, there’s actually some pretty great advice out there on how to handle even the toughest of inquiries without feeling flustered.

Case in point: “Why do you want to leave your current role?”. A simple enough question on the surface, designed to help the interviewer find out more about you, your priorities and motivations, and to some extent help gauge your loyalty.

How to answer “why do you want to leave your current job?” in an interview