How to Answer the Interview Question “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?

How to Answer the Interview Question “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?

You’ll probably get asked this question during an interview: “Why did you leave your last job?”.”

There’s a chance you left under bad circumstances and don’t want to tell the whole story. Perhaps you don’t know how to talk about it. You might think you have a pretty good reason for why you quit your last job. But you still are unsure how to answer the interview question “Why did you leave your last job”

One thing is for sure. Keep it positive. Put a positive spin on your responses. It’s better to show that you are motivated by the possibility of new opportunities than by trying to escape a bad situation. It’s important not to trash your current organization, colleagues, or supervisor. People who talk negatively about a company aren’t likely to get hired.

Consider using the following list of 9 suggested best answers when you are asked “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?

1) I was looking for better career opportunities, professional growth, and work. After many years of working in the office, I felt that it was time for a change, and it seemed like the ideal time to move on.”

2) I was looking for new challenges at work. I’m looking for a company where I can contribute more and grow in a team-oriented environment after several years in my last one

3) Originally, I was hired for a certain role, but that changed over time and I no longer got to do what I liked.

4) I went back to school to further my education

5) I resigned from my last job to take care of my family. Now that the issue is fixed, I can work full time again.

6) I got laid off because your company shut down or I got laid off after your company restructured

7) The company’s growth prospects aren’t great. I decided to find another job before my job was eliminated because the company was downsizing.”

8) My duties have been reduced, or my job has been outsourced

9)The position was for a short term project or on a project-by-project basis

Final Tips

Make sure you have your answers ready. If you can, prepare your answers in advance and read them out loud. Keep it short and sweet. You don’t want to be perceived as someone who talks about themselves all the time.

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