Called for an interview

[CRXican]

Good news and bad news. I need a job (temp job ran out) but I'd prefer it be law enforcement related. This position is not.

Despite being certified for hire with a local PD it's not a guarantee I'll be hired so if I actually get this job offer I'll take it. The position the interview is for is within the industry I worked in previously (banking) and was getting away from in order to pursue law enforcement. My most recent work history shows that change.

I'm worried they might ask why I left my old position and why I am coming back to said industry. Clearly I can't just tell them "I need the money while I wait to get the job I really want. Don't be surprised if I ditch you in a few months."

Any advice?

 

[dabuddha]

So you do have work history in the law enforcement field? If so, you can just say that you found that it wasn't for you and that you enjoyed banking more I suppose.

 

[CRXican]

I volunteered briefly (2 months with a local PD) and then the temp job I had was with the same city (non-LE related). I hate to lie but it seems that story would work best.

 

[Saint Nick]

I'm in a similar situation...I'm moving out of information technology and trying to pursue a music career full time and work another job part-time. I am in the process of finding said part-time job.

Just tell them you want to experience a different aspect of the banking industry.