What reason do I give on cv about wanting to leave current role?

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I've started looking for a new job and want to put a short sentence in explaining why I am looking for a new job. This is what I've got so far;

"At present I a working as a xx for a xx company. Although I enjoy and thrive in my current role, I feel I need a greater challenge and.....(?)."

Real reasons are;

• people have recently been made redundant so I'm worried about my future
• I want more money
• I want to do something more fun

So what do I put on cv?

Just leave that bit

You don't need to put all that - you can keep it short

Reason for job search : progression

Don't mention redundancies etc - or the although I like working at xxxx

Your CV should be concise, bullet points and an outline so don't feel you need to say loads. It should match your job spec.

Thanks for replies, I'm trying to add a short personal summary at the top of my cv which is something I've been advised to do in the past. I've got one sentence so far describing myself and my interests concisely, struggling with what else I put there so it's looking very empty. Any suggestions?

Why do you feel the need to explain your job search on your cv? Have you not been at your current job long or something?

Your cv should contain information that will persuade an employer that you might be good at the job and short list you. Why you are looking in the first place isn't that. By all means think of an answer to that question which may come up in interview but it's not information that "sells" you and your skills. You could put something about the kind of post you are looking for, which is much more relevant.

"opportunity for progression"

Personal summary

Keep it short. A cv can be one side of A4 - certainly no longer than. 2

I am looking for a permanent, full time position which will enable me to make use of my key skills xxxxxxxx, xxxxx, xxxx . I am on a one month notice period.

I dislike personal statements - I don't think they are necessary. But that's my own preference - I know they are popular with some.

You don't need that on your CV, or even in the cover letter unless they specify it. You may need an answer for interview, though.

I don't like personal statements either. However, I have seen a couple of excellent ones, and if they're done that well, then they're worth including. Mostly though, they're filled with stuff like being an excellent teamwork and self-motivated. It's mostly empty words, because no one's going to say, "Lacking in social skills with inadequate communication abilities. Mostly works by self as lack of team-working skills means mostly ostracised by colleagues. Time-keeping is erratic and has never yet met a deadline."

The good ones I've seen have given some indication of the sort of career progression they're aiming for, a well as a very brief summary of key skills, but I don't think I've got any examples available at the moment. Which is not so helpful.

I agree why you're looking isn't needed for the application, but it is a question which could come up at interview, so you will need to prepare something in case they ask.

Don't bother. If you want and appropriate (I'm in banking) put a profile and skills in your CV. Reasons for leaving should never be listed, but reasons to join an organisation are for a covering letter. Do be prepared to answer an interview question about why you want to move now, but positives about the hiring company are a better bet than talking about why you want to leave (very hard not to be negative).

I recruit regularly for client facing financial service roles, for context.

Tip - always put relocation or something about distance to work.