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I am Karthik. After constantly attending interviews all over, I am still failing to give an appropriate answer to the question "WHY YOU LEFT YOUR LAST ORGANISATION." Though my answers are different every time, I am still unable to impress the interviewer. I am really helpless. I really don't know what I should say at that time because the real reason was work overload and a huge problem created by my immediate boss which I can't tell the interviewer. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME. I am desperate to get a job. PLEASE HELP.
From India, New Delhi
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I am Karthik. After constantly attending interviews all over, I am still failing to give an appropriate answer to the question "WHY YOU LEFT YOUR LAST ORGANISATION." Though my answers are different every time, I am still unable to impress the interviewer. I am really helpless. I really don't know what I should say at that time because the real reason was work overload and a huge problem created by my immediate boss which I can't tell the interviewer. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE HELP ME. I am desperate to get a job. PLEASE HELP.
From India, New Delhi
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Hi, Dont give any negative answer. Its not create good impression of you. Always we look for better prospects.
From India, Pune
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Yeah, I don't tell any negatives... but what should I say then? Because that is the actual reason and a true fact. But interviewers will never like to hear the truth. So what are the things I should keep in mind or please suggest some examples? :( :(
Thanks for the reply :)
Should I say my work was not appreciated or I was not receiving any support from my immediate boss? Does it look negative?
From India, New Delhi
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Thanks for the reply :)
Should I say my work was not appreciated or I was not receiving any support from my immediate boss? Does it look negative?
From India, New Delhi
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Hi Karthik,
I understand your concern, and I too had to face this problem in the past and always give positive answers as said by Madhuri. Here are some points you can implement in your coming interviews. All the best.
"Why do you want to leave your current job?"
There are many wrong answers to this question. Some of them include saying things like, "I hate my job," "I hate the company," "I'm not appreciated there," "I hate my boss," "I'm sick of working there," etc. Basically, anything negative is a bad answer. If you say something negative, they will think you will eventually get into that situation again while working for them. So I highly recommend you have a good answer that leaves a positive impression while displaying good traits.
Short Answers
"I want to find a company with more opportunities. My previous company was very small and didn't have opportunities for growth. After learning about the work environment here, I felt this is exactly the type of place I want to work."
"My current company is very large, and it's difficult to do different tasks. We have routine work that never changes. I want to work in an environment where I can utilize more of my skills."
"Our family moved to live near a better school district for our children. This area is great, and I want to find a job closer to my new home. My previous job was too far away to commute."
Long Answer
"I really enjoy what I'm doing, but I feel I'm following a routine. I looked around for more opportunities to grow, but because the company is small, I'm very limited. I want to work in an environment that will help me realize my full potential and a place I can contribute everything I'm capable of doing. My current job doesn't provide these things for me, and that's why I want to work here. I know ABC Company has a lot of opportunities for growth and encourages employees to take on challenging projects to learn more. That is what I'm looking for."
Thanks and regards,
Pramod
From India, Bangalore
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I understand your concern, and I too had to face this problem in the past and always give positive answers as said by Madhuri. Here are some points you can implement in your coming interviews. All the best.
"Why do you want to leave your current job?"
There are many wrong answers to this question. Some of them include saying things like, "I hate my job," "I hate the company," "I'm not appreciated there," "I hate my boss," "I'm sick of working there," etc. Basically, anything negative is a bad answer. If you say something negative, they will think you will eventually get into that situation again while working for them. So I highly recommend you have a good answer that leaves a positive impression while displaying good traits.
Short Answers
"I want to find a company with more opportunities. My previous company was very small and didn't have opportunities for growth. After learning about the work environment here, I felt this is exactly the type of place I want to work."
"My current company is very large, and it's difficult to do different tasks. We have routine work that never changes. I want to work in an environment where I can utilize more of my skills."
"Our family moved to live near a better school district for our children. This area is great, and I want to find a job closer to my new home. My previous job was too far away to commute."
Long Answer
"I really enjoy what I'm doing, but I feel I'm following a routine. I looked around for more opportunities to grow, but because the company is small, I'm very limited. I want to work in an environment that will help me realize my full potential and a place I can contribute everything I'm capable of doing. My current job doesn't provide these things for me, and that's why I want to work here. I know ABC Company has a lot of opportunities for growth and encourages employees to take on challenging projects to learn more. That is what I'm looking for."
Thanks and regards,
Pramod
From India, Bangalore
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Hi there,
When discussing reasons for leaving a job, it's advisable not to provide negative feedback about the organization, workload, or conflicts with your supervisor. Instead, focus on the potential for growth and advancement in your career. You can also mention that you feel your current company is not the right fit for you, citing various reasons and your current job responsibilities.
Regards,
Silva
From India, Delhi
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When discussing reasons for leaving a job, it's advisable not to provide negative feedback about the organization, workload, or conflicts with your supervisor. Instead, focus on the potential for growth and advancement in your career. You can also mention that you feel your current company is not the right fit for you, citing various reasons and your current job responsibilities.
Regards,
Silva
From India, Delhi
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Thanks a lot, Mr. Pramod. A very useful and valid points you have provided me 😮😮
We have routine work that never changes. I want to work in an environment where I can utilize more of my skills." I think this is the type of answer I was looking for for a long time... I got some idea from this... thanks :)
Hope will get more suggestions like it :)
From India, New Delhi
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We have routine work that never changes. I want to work in an environment where I can utilize more of my skills." I think this is the type of answer I was looking for for a long time... I got some idea from this... thanks :)
Hope will get more suggestions like it :)
From India, New Delhi
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That was a real good response/suggestion, Pramod. Keep it up.
And Karthik, please don't ask for more suggestions or you might end up in a situation called 'information overload'—leading to a confused state of mind rather than getting better answers. Once you find the answer that you can handle comfortably—the key word being 'comfortably—just go ahead and implement it [with minor changes if needed—that's where you use your discrimination].
All the best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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And Karthik, please don't ask for more suggestions or you might end up in a situation called 'information overload'—leading to a confused state of mind rather than getting better answers. Once you find the answer that you can handle comfortably—the key word being 'comfortably—just go ahead and implement it [with minor changes if needed—that's where you use your discrimination].
All the best.
Regards,
TS
From India, Hyderabad
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I do not understand why interviewers keep asking this stupid question. It is totally irrelevant and has no bearing on your ability to do the job you are applying for. Sadly, this question appears in those long lists of "interview questions" that show up on CiteHR and other websites with monotonous regularity. Surely there is no interviewer left in the world now that expects to get a truthful answer to this question. All it does is encourage people to lie, and that sets a bad precedent.
I keep coming back to the simple fact that if you are interviewing people for jobs, YOU MUST base your interview questions solely on the job description and person specification for the particular job. You need to find out if the person CAN DO THE JOB and will fit in with your organizational culture. NOTHING ELSE IS RELEVANT - certainly not why the person left their last job.
From Australia, Melbourne
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I keep coming back to the simple fact that if you are interviewing people for jobs, YOU MUST base your interview questions solely on the job description and person specification for the particular job. You need to find out if the person CAN DO THE JOB and will fit in with your organizational culture. NOTHING ELSE IS RELEVANT - certainly not why the person left their last job.
From Australia, Melbourne
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Dear John,
I understand that you may think this is a silly question. However, for an interviewer, it holds significant value as it allows them to gauge your integrity and loyalty based on how you answer. This aspect could also be considered under psychometric evaluation in other contexts.
Thank you.
From India, Warangal
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I understand that you may think this is a silly question. However, for an interviewer, it holds significant value as it allows them to gauge your integrity and loyalty based on how you answer. This aspect could also be considered under psychometric evaluation in other contexts.
Thank you.
From India, Warangal
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