If they ask why you are leaving? Here is the deal. I have only been at my current job for 7 months. When I was hired, I was promised to be moved into a different position, and I was also promised a huge raise (thier words not mine) upon getting my insurance license, well I completed my license and nothing has happened. To top this off, some other people quit and instead of hiring people to fill in the spots, they expect me to do it all. I am just tired of being stepped on here and working for peanuts. I have two degrees and I am better than this, but how would you answer the why did you leave question and not sound like you are bashing the place, greedy or irresponsible? thanks
2006-09-27 10:38:02 · 12 answers · asked by Answer Girl 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
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If you have two degrees a licence and your still getting the run around, changing employers is probably a good choice. Although, depending on what field your in or Company, you might want to do some research and find out if there are openings in another department that would fill your needs. At least talk to your boss or his/her boss and honestly tell them what you feel you deserve. If you CAN get what want from your present employer you'll be better off.
If you can't get anyone to agree with what you should be making or doing and you have children at home who depend on your paycheck or mortgage payments, you might want to consider bitting your upper lip and working till the end of the year and tender your resignation two weeks in advance. You have to consider keeping your resume looking as professional as you feel or the job you expect to hold so don't quit,out right!
If you decide to stay you can always use this to your advantage. If they expect you to do more work, then there's no reason why you can't modify your resume and create a different position that would reflect your donation to the department!
If you decide to leave and your prospective employer questions why, say: "My employer didn't properly recognize my full potential as an employee!"
Remember: Those degrees and licence mean something, but you would receive better treatment from your employers if you gave them a clear, consise, professionally created resume!
2006-09-27 12:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good, simple answer is that you are leaving for a "better opportunity." It's a classy answer because you don't sound ungrateful or greedy, but at the same time you let them know that their place is not for you.
If they persist, then I would explain briefly that promises had been made to you that were not fulfilled and that you have found a new employment where you can utilize your new degree and knowledge.
Remember that they might give you a recommendation so try to be as polite and tactful as possible.
2006-09-27 17:48:43 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa L 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you were promised adequate compensation to pay for your school loans. Because they defaulted on a promise you need to seek just compensation elsewhere. Money makes the world go round and this new employer will understand. It may also show them that you are a person interested in honesty and living up to your word. You could offset the implication that you jump from job to job by telling them that you are interested in longterm employment so you can build a family in the area. Things like that often leave a lasting impression. Nothing says stable like family.
2006-09-27 17:49:42 · answer #3 · answered by p4kphil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say that you feel you need to be in an environment with more room for growth. Say that you feel you need to be in an environment where you are using the knowledge you gained while earning your degrees.
DO NOT say that they promised things they didn't deliver or overloaded you with other people's work. No matter how true it is it will only sound like whining!!
2006-09-27 17:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by startwinkle05 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that their job description did not match the day to day task requirements of the job, and that your skillset was not a good match for their true requirements. Your advanced degrees and insurance licensure were not being appropriately utilized, and you would like to explore new positions that would be a better match for your skills.
2006-09-27 17:48:01 · answer #5 · answered by TXChristDem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not say: "Now that I have my license, I am leaving to look for better work for more money." I think the opportunities that I want are out there.
2006-09-27 17:49:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a better company. I am pretty sure they are bunch of good companies out there that will recognize your work. So my advice to you is to move on. And don't say anything bad about your current. Just say, you are looking for better and greener pasture in life.
2006-09-27 17:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Alexander C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
While I enjoy working here and I appreciate the opportunity that you provided for me to gain work experience, another company offered me twice the money for half the work required of me here. Their offer recognizes the investment I made in my education.
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2006-09-27 17:49:16 · answer #8 · answered by Will D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So if they ask you why you're leaving, say, "because you're full of sh**"
Okay, mabe that's not professional. Try, "this job is not living up to the expectations I had upon being hired."
2006-09-27 17:45:43 · answer #9 · answered by ask the eightball 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say you are looking to be somewhere that you can advance in the company and accept more responsibility.
2006-09-27 17:48:27 · answer #10 · answered by Tracy S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋