Welcome to the Job Forum Canada forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions, articles and access our other FREE features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload your own photos and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact support.

Go Back   Job Forum Canada > Employment Discussions > Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources
User Name
Password
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 07-28-2010, 12:44 AM
tofu20 tofu20 is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1
Default Cant think of an answer for this question

I'm currently located in Canada and i work for one of the top 5 banks (RBC). At RBC, im an investment specialist. I basically call rbc clients and offer them solutions based on their banking/investment needs. It's like a call center role.

Now I recently will have an interview with another top 5 bank (TD Canada Trust), that is the exact same position but pays higher and is much closer to home.

The question is during the interview, they are bound to ask...Why did you choose our bank and not remain with RBC?

I just cant seem to think of an good answer. I cant tell them straight up because its the money or its closer, I cant tell them its because I want to explore growth opportunities because the position is exactly the same.

what would you do?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-29-2010, 05:13 PM
RSTech RSTech is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pain Court, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 174
Default

I would tell them it's about the money and being closer. Of course you'll want to word it elegantly. Try something like I feel it is very important to balance both work and personal life. A good balance provides a stronger, more efficient employee capable of dealing effectively with the day-to-day job challenges. To have this balance it requires fair compensation from the employer which I do not feel I am receiving at my current employer. I feel TD will offer fair compensation. In addition TD is closer to my home which reduces my daily commute and once again contributes to a balanced life style.
__________________
Rob Simpson C.E.T.
RSTech
Industrial Automation & Integration
www.rstechnologies.ca
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 08-17-2010, 01:02 PM
Dan Sm. Dan Sm. is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3
Talking

good stuff RStech
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is Off
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:39 AM.