How do you answer 'Why did you leave your last job' in a job interview?

Be honest but stay positive. First and foremost, you should always address every interview question with honesty. Of course, your answer should be based on the real reason you left, but put a positive spin on it.

That means, you should try to frame your honest answer in the most positive way possible. Do not lie, be truthful and honest but do not be harsh on a previous employer. So answer truthfully while at the same time NOT talking about the company or staff in a negative light.

More info on why you left a job would help to give applicable suggestions. You TELL them why you left! It depends on why you left your last job.

If it was particularly unpleasant, remember that they can always check references. Make it sound as positive as possible though. Put the reason you are no longer at your last job in your question.

Unless you were laid off or the company had relocated you too far, just say "it's a career move." It's better not to go into the specifics. Always keep in mind that your interviewer is looking for a positive, motivated, hard-working candidate.

No potential employer wants to hear your gripe about a prior boss or talk poorly about a previous employer. She or he wants to hear about your potential as a superstar at the position you are seeking. Example 1: If you felt under-appreciated and underpaid at your last job, instead of ranting about your overbearing boss and under-appreciative corporation, you might say that your prior work didn't allow you to grow professionally or intellectually and didn't offer advancement opportunity.

Example 2:"After working for two years at my prior job, I realized that I really wanted to work with X and my prior job didn't have any X." (X is something that your interview company has.) This is a good answer because it shows that there was a valid reason for your leaving, that you think ahead, and that you are not just interviewing at their company because you want a job, but that the new company has something you want and you will be a motivated worker. Example 3: "That's the hardest decision I ever had, I will forever be thankful for the opportunity my previous employer gave me but right now this decision will be beneficial for me and for my previous employer as I want to have career advancement and I am on the process of realizing my other potentials". Example 4: 'Current Project will be over and I am looking for a new challenge.

I have been with my current company for two and half years and don't find the work as interesting as I once did. I am looking for a company where I can take on new challenges and learn new things with a possible career path". Example 5: "There was no room for growth and self-fulfilment.

My work has become stagnant, I am looking for more challenging assignments where I can apply my skills and experience more effectively." Example 6: You typically leave a job because you are unsatisfied with some aspect of your job. Most of the times, it is salary or opportunities.

So how do you word it better for the interviewer? You need to study up about the company and look into challenges you can solve for the new company. "I was looking for something more challenging.

And I see better opportunities in your company because of the XYZ reasons." An interviewer's perspective: As someone that interviews many people for different positions, I would have to say that the truth is definitely the best route to go. What you can say is that your previous position no longer challenged you and therefore was no longer enjoyable.

That the company was not allowing you to grow within the company and that that was something you hoped for. Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Please be sure not to criticize your last company.

Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

If you couldn't get along with your old boss, don't say negative things about him/her; say that, unfortunately, you and your old boss had some disagreements. You may still need a recommendation from them. It is also a reflection on yourself and the company will want an employee that has a positive outlook.

You could always say: It was time to learn something new (no advancement) - Challenging role - High learning atmosphere - More money / good package - Better benefits - Location closer to home - Seeking a job that's a better fit (no isolation if you love people) - Seeking a job that more closely relates to your career goals.

Be honest but stay positive. First and foremost, you should always address every interview question with honesty. Of course, your answer should be based on the real reason you left, but put a positive spin on it.

That means, you should try to frame your honest answer in the most positive way possible. Do not lie, be truthful and honest but do not be harsh on a previous employer. So answer truthfully while at the same time NOT talking about the company or staff in a negative light.

More info on why you left a job would help to give applicable suggestions. You TELL them why you left! It depends on why you left your last job.

If it was particularly unpleasant, remember that they can always check references. Make it sound as positive as possible though. Put the reason you are no longer at your last job in your question.

Unless you were laid off or the company had relocated you too far, just say "it's a career move." It's better not to go into the specifics. Always keep in mind that your interviewer is looking for a positive, motivated, hard-working candidate.

No potential employer wants to hear your gripe about a prior boss or talk poorly about a previous employer. She or he wants to hear about your potential as a superstar at the position you are seeking. Example 1: If you felt under-appreciated and underpaid at your last job, instead of ranting about your overbearing boss and under-appreciative corporation, you might say that your prior work didn't allow you to grow professionally or intellectually and didn't offer advancement opportunity.

Example 2:"After working for two years at my prior job, I realized that I really wanted to work with X and my prior job didn't have any X." (X is something that your interview company has.) This is a good answer because it shows that there was a valid reason for your leaving, that you think ahead, and that you are not just interviewing at their company because you want a job, but that the new company has something you want and you will be a motivated worker. Example 3: "That's the hardest decision I ever had, I will forever be thankful for the opportunity my previous employer gave me but right now this decision will be beneficial for me and for my previous employer as I want to have career advancement and I am on the process of realizing my other potentials". Example 4: 'Current Project will be over and I am looking for a new challenge.

I have been with my current company for two and half years and don't find the work as interesting as I once did. I am looking for a company where I can take on new challenges and learn new things with a possible career path". Example 5: "There was no room for growth and self-fulfilment.

My work has become stagnant, I am looking for more challenging assignments where I can apply my skills and experience more effectively." Example 6: You typically leave a job because you are unsatisfied with some aspect of your job. Most of the times, it is salary or opportunities.

So how do you word it better for the interviewer? You need to study up about the company and look into challenges you can solve for the new company. "I was looking for something more challenging.

And I see better opportunities in your company because of the XYZ reasons." An interviewer's perspective: As someone that interviews many people for different positions, I would have to say that the truth is definitely the best route to go. What you can say is that your previous position no longer challenged you and therefore was no longer enjoyable.

That the company was not allowing you to grow within the company and that that was something you hoped for. Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Please be sure not to criticize your last company.

Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co-workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward-looking reasons.

If you couldn't get along with your old boss, don't say negative things about him/her; say that, unfortunately, you and your old boss had some disagreements. You may still need a recommendation from them. It is also a reflection on yourself and the company will want an employee that has a positive outlook.

You could always say: It was time to learn something new (no advancement) - Challenging role - High learning atmosphere - More money / good package - Better benefits - Location closer to home - Seeking a job that's a better fit (no isolation if you love people) - Seeking a job that more closely relates to your career goals.

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