Answering the ‘Why Did You Leave?’ question with confidence.
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Almost always, the unavoidable job interview question will pop up. Why did you leave your last job? It is actually an inquiry of why you are available now. It is crucial to answer this right because it will set the tone for the entire duration of the interview. An interviewer could quickly be concerned if you indicate that you were burned out or plain bored with the last job you’ve had. It is quite a tricky question most specially if the conditions regarding your leaving with the previous employer is less than favorable. Thats why it is important to be prepared to face and answer this particular question, regardless of the instances that have urged you to leave the previous position.
Some examples of answers to this critical question are;
The company recently reorganized and your department was eliminated. The work began to decrease so it was not a much of asurprise. I liked my job and the people I was working with but unfortunately, we were all let go. I would like to find a job much the same to the one I had.
I am looking for a new challenge. I have been with my company for a couple of years now and personally, i don’t find the work as interesting as I once did. I am looking for a company where I can take new challenges and grow. My current job is a dead-end for me.