Originally Posted by BDW
Turn the "negative" into a positive,
I'm looking for growth, I'm underutilized and want to be in a dynamic situation that I can be a valued contributor.
Today's HR is all about buzzwords, much like politicians, say a bunch of gobblygook and they eat it up

And the best of all, if something stumps you, don't try to answer, rephrase the question and ask it back to them.
You'd be surprised, most interviewers would rather talk than listen


No Offense to BDW but
the bolded part in IMO may be interpreted as negative comments. "I'm looking for growth" a negative that says your current employer is not offering it, "I'm underutilized" is complaining/ negative, "that I can be a valued contributor" a negative indicating your current employer doesn't value you

What about: I'm looking for a change and am hoping to find a progressive / dynamic company in which I can utilize my skills and experience to become a valued part of an established team or contribute to building one. Sounds like a good line a BULLSH-T to me smile beer