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Of course you are looking at
other employers! But do not

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imply that you have other job
offers if you do not.

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Interviewers have a way of
checking up on facts.

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Discuss the methods you used.
Be sure to mention the thorough

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research you undertook,
if it applies.

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Elaborate. The interviewer
wants to know why you are

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leaving your current job.

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Offer a reasonable and honest
explanation. If you were fired

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from your previous position,
do not badmouth the company.

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Let the interviewer know that
you are actively pursuing a

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career, and that this
is just one of your prospects.

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Try not to sound desperate.

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Elaborate. The interviewer is
probably asking to find out if

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they can call your current
employer for a reference.

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"Because I need a job" is not
an adequate answer. Think about

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why you need a job.

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Try to fit your answer into
one of these categories:

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location, challenge, prestige
or advancement. Even if you had

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severe personality conflicts
with your previous employer or

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co-workers, do not mention them
now. It will make you look

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like you're the one who's hard
to work with.