r interview questions recruiters love to ask is why are you looking for a new job. But candidates, or even people who are passively networking for a new job, easily freeze up with this question or overshare. On today’s episode we’re reviewing some advice on how to answer this common interview question. Plus, we’ve got a bunch of examples to inspire you!

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