How do you answer 'What did you like or dislike about your last job' in a job interview?

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Find a way in which the new company contrasts favourably with the previous company and use that.

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"It was difficult to get a sense of my own achievements in such a large corporation. That's why I'm interested in working for a smaller company, like yours where I can feel I'm making a real difference."

Or alternately...

"There were few opportunities for advancement in such a small company. That's why I'm interested in working for a larger corporation, like yours where there's a more formalized career structure and more opportunities to show you how much I'm capable of."

You find a way of turning it into a compliment to the company you're interviewing for.

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