how to answer reason of leaving current job?
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['You are looking for better career prospects, professional growth and work opportunities.', 'You want a change in career direction.', 'You are looking for new challenges at work.', 'You were made redundant or the company closed down.', 'Your company was restructuring.']
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['Education records. ... ', 'Job title and description. ... ', 'Reason for leaving a company. ... ', 'Credit history. ... ', 'Driving record. ... ', 'Criminal record.']
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To make a good impression, focus on the positive reasons for why you're leaving your current job and looking for something new. This is a great opportunity to emphasize your skills and abilities, and why you're looking for a situation where you can use and improve them.
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Expect to be asked, "What have you been doing since your last job?" The best way to answer this question is to be honest, but do have an answer prepared. You will want to let the interviewer know you were busy and active, regardless of whether you were out of work by choice, or otherwise.
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['“I resigned from my last job to take care of a family issue. ... ', '“I took a position with a company that was closer to my home.” ... ', '“I left my last job to take time to start a family.” ... ', '“My position was eliminated and I was laid off. ... ', '“I was fired.”']
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["You Found a New Job. Obviously, the best reason for quitting a job is that you've found a new one. ... ", "You Hate Your Job. Don't quit your job right away, even if you hate it. ... ", 'Illness. ... ', 'Difficult Work Environment. ... ', 'Schedules and Hours. ... ', 'Going Back to School. ... ', 'Career Change. ... ', 'Relocation.']
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While you should absolutely be honest when you explain why you were fired, you do not have to give every nitty-gritty detail about the situation. Keep your answer high level, explaining the circumstance briefly and moving on. The last thing you want is to draw extra attention to the situation.
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['Focus on the positives.', 'Focus on the work rather than the people.', 'Explain how it prepared you for this new position.', 'Explain why conditions are better here.']
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['“Congratulations on your new job. ... ', '“Congratulations on a job well done! ... ', "“I've learned a lot from working with you over the years. ... ", '“It was an honor to work with a coworker who was committed to their success and their coworkers. ... ', '“We will remember you with warm thoughts and memories.']
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['Be honest. Always be honest about why you were terminated from a previous position. ... ', 'Keep it simple. ... ', 'Remain positive. ... ', 'Demonstrate personal growth. ... ', 'Promote your skills and experience. ... ', 'Unmatched skill set. ... ', 'Laid off due to company restructure. ... ', "Didn't meet the attendance policy."]
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["After careful consideration, I've decided to accept a position at another company.", "After much thought, I've decided that now is not the best time to leave my current position."]
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Some of the most common, and easiest to explain, reasons for leaving a job include: ... Company reorganization has led to change in job content. Desire for a shorter commute to work. Desire to improve work/life balance.
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['“I had been with the organization for a number of years and wanted to experience a new environment to continue growing.” ... ', '“I was offered a promotion at another company.” ... ', '“I left for an opportunity to advance my career.” ... ', '“I was offered a significant pay increase.”']
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Tips for Giving the Best Answer Just be sure to focus on the real reason you're leaving. For example, you can say you were frustrated by the lack of opportunities. Lead off by describing some of the things you accomplished and then pivot to explain how you were roadblocked as far as being able to accomplish more.
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['Tell me about yourself. ... ', 'Why are you interested in this position? ... ', 'Why are you leaving your current job? ... ', 'Can you describe a work or school instance in which you messed up? ... ', 'Tell me about a time when you experienced conflict with a co-worker and how you dealt with it.']
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Try explaining this with a response based on skills and opportunities you're seeking: “I've learned a lot in my current role, but I'm looking for an opportunity that provides more challenges as I continue developing my skills and abilities.”
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['EMPHASIZE THE POSITIVE REASONS: Growth and opportunity = good. ... ', 'TALK ABOUT YOUR CAREER PATH: Show this potential move in the context of your career as a whole.', "CONSIDER GIVING AN EXTERNAL REASON FOR MOVING ON: For example, if you're moving to a new city, that's an excellent reason for changing jobs."]