I need a better way to expand on my answer. My boss wasn't willing to change his ways and I couldn't do an efficient job that way. He was always expecting the impossible and refused to take any responsibility for his actions. I need a way of saying this that sounds better.
2006-06-07 08:26:34 · 10 answers · asked by Theresa C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Say something like "I am looking to expand my knowledge and skillset."
9 out of 10 employers won't call the past boss anyways. And if they do, they aren't SUPPOSED to ask the details of why you left.
2006-06-07 08:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by Scott D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find the most positive wording for this as you can. If you use the lines above, it may sound very negative to a potential employer, and they might pass you over. You may say instead, "I felt that the company management style (or direction or business vision or whatever) had gotten stale, and I felt I would do better in a more innovative environment." Avoid any "strong" words such as impossible, refused, unwilling, "I knew I could do better," etc. Leave individuals out of it--- even if you were only having an issue with your one boss, he represents the company and you're not lying when you say "I could not explore new methods of doing things at ABC company" or "Management culture at ABC company is slow to change, but I do much better in a more modern company."
2006-06-07 09:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by dcgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is better to avoid that answer altogether. Try, my career was stalling and I need to find something new. If you mention personality differences..they might think that you will have trouble with bosses at the job you are applying for.
2006-06-07 08:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by Mav17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first interview became for a weekend pastime as a shelf stacker at an section food market. i do not save in thoughts a lot yet I were given the pastime. i became 16 and worked there for 6 years by college and college.
2016-12-06 11:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by zollicoffer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never insinuate their was a problem with you and another employee or boss. Just say you left because you are seeking a better opportunity to utilize your skills and grow
2006-06-07 14:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by paulie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I left to persue greater challenges and better opportunities.
(you don't want to complain too much about your old boss to who may become your new boss.)
2006-06-07 08:32:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"The boss was a jerk. He wouldn't let me do my job properly." A simple one liner with confidence is all you need to say, and only say it if asked.
2006-06-07 08:30:53 · answer #7 · answered by John Luke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say there was no career advancement and you had gone as far as you could go in that company.
2006-06-07 15:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by donnabbb43 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No room for advancement in your particular field.
2006-06-07 08:32:03 · answer #9 · answered by L C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them you are looking or had a better opportunity.
2006-06-07 08:30:26 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋