You are leaving your current job because your supervisor is critical, controlling, and demanding in a way that makes the office unpleasant and provides few opportunities to make decisions or gain new responsibilities. Which of the following is the best response when a potential employer asks why you are leaving your current job?

Question

A. I do not get along with my boss, so when I saw that a job opportunity had come up in my area of expertise here, I knew I should go for it.
B. I enjoy the tasks I have now, but my boss micromanages the department and criticizes my work, so I am ready to leave.
C. I appreciate the opportunities I've had as part of my current job, but I feel ready to expand my knowledge and increase my responsibilities.
D. I have never liked my current position because I thought I would have more opportunities to make decisions and manage my own projects. 
E. I have done well in my current job, but I am hoping to work for a company that appreciates its employees more instead of taking them for granted.

Answer 1

Answer: C