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

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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.

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First and foremost, answer truthfully while at the same time NOT talking about the company or staff in a negative light. Of course, your answer should also be based on the real reason you left, but put a positive spin on it. The answer below is right - more info on why you left a job would help to give applicable suggestions.

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It depends on why you left your last job. Make it sound as positive as possible though. If you resubmit your question with more detail, I'll be able to help you better. Put the reason you are no longer at your last job in your question.

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My 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.

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One answer: you went back to school as a full-time student.

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There was no room for growth and self-fulfillment.

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"Why did you leave your last job?"

You should always address an interview question with honesty. However, you should also always try to frame your honest answer in the most positive way possible.

For example, if you felt underappreciated and underpaid at your last job, instead of ranting about your overbearing boss and underappreciative corporation, you might say that your prior work didn't allow you to grow professionally or intellectually and didn't offer advancement opportunity.

Always keep in mind that your interviewer is looking for a positive, motivated, hardworking 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.

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You typically leave a job because you are unsatisfied with some aspect of your job. Most of the times, it is salary or oppurtunities. So how do you word it better for the interviewer? "I see better opportunities in your company because of the XYZ reasons." (You need to study up about the company and look into challenges you can solve for the new company.)

Do not criticize your last company.

Other suggestions from FAQ Farmers:

• "My work has become stagnant, I am looking for more challenging assignments where I can apply my skills and experience more effectively."

• Unless you were laid off or the company had relocated to too far, just say "it's a career move." It's better not to go into the specifics.

• "I was looking for something more challenging." Also, if you couldn't get along w/ your old boss, don't say negative things about him/her; say that, unfortunately, you and your old boss had some disagreements.

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You TELL them why you left!

If it was particularly unpleasant, remember that they can always check references.

You could always say:

- It was time to learn something new (no advancement) - More money - 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.

First answer by Leslie. Last edit by Sweethustler. Contributor trust: 24 [recommend contributor]. Question popularity: 1494 [recommend question]

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