In this article, we will be looking at another interview question most interviewers don’t miss or ignore “why did you leave your last job”.
Aside this question asked in the above stated manner, it can also be frame as:
• Why did you leave your last job?
• Why did you quit your job?
• Why are you looking for a new job?
• Why were you fired from job x?
Often times than not, these are variations of the question you’d be faced with in an interview and since it can often make or mar your chances, it’s advisable that you’ve ready made answers that are safe and proven to have worked.
What if you left your last job under unpleasant circumstances and are not comfortable with sharing the whole truth?
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Or maybe you’ve a pretty solid answer but don’t know how to express it.
Not to worry. There are numerous proven ways to answer this common yet complex interview question well without blowing your chances at landing that dream job.
Before diving into answering the question “Why did you leave your last job?” It’s paramount to understand why HR professionals ask it and the best place to begin your preparation to answering the question is by understanding what makes it an important question. Most Interviews are always short, which means an experienced HR professional doesn’t waste time on things that doesn’t matter.
There are four major reasons why HR professionals need to understand why and how you left your last job:
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Now you know the reason they ask the question it’s now time for you to go through our list of proven answers or just prepare your own unique answers but remember to keep it short, be crystal clear on your version of the event and be confident when you talk.
There are tips you need to take seriously even as you’re about to answer the question of why you left your last job. Now I’m not asking you to lie, in fact you should never lie during an interview. But, you should do your best to refrain from the following no matter what happens:
Those are the tips you should follow when answering “why did you leave your last job?” in any interview.
Pick one of the curated answers above for why you left your last job, avoid the don’ts covered, and you’re going to impress the HR professional.
Good luck on your interview.
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