Interview Quetion : Why did you left the company ?

Question

I am going to attend the interview from tomorrow I need your valuable suggestions, which may help to get new job in some other companies. And one more thing is I'm not fired.

Answer 1

varied reasons:
-challenge
-opportunity
-develop oneself
-test new ideas/systems

Answer 2

Well Ramesh,
This is incomplete question.
If you want answer from public, you need to specify the real reason of your resignation.

But in general, you must be confident in your self. And don't hide anything from interviewer. They are way smarter than we think. Be straight forward and answer the questions.

One more thing you can say that you were not getting the job to your potential. Never say that you are ready to do any work. Why you should be? If you have studied for MBA's job, why you should be clerk?

If you add the reason of your resignation, you might get better answer.

Anyways, wish you best of luck.

Answer 3

Never say "pay rise" as one of the reasons! Never say wish to take "more challenges". All this is nonsesnse!
We look for people accepting responsibility!
Better watch the pulse, it use intelligent words, describing, that the job became a routine (in place of more challenging) and day by day there was a feeling that You are not being put to any test of your talents. Over the period of work your wisdom got growing but the scope of work did not demand your additional learnings etc., Thus you coverup the reasons opting for a change in employment.
This will always work, unless another fool sits opposite to you.

Answer 4

Be honest. If company politics and mismanagement prohibited you from doing your job to the quality and level that you wanted to say so. If you were so unhappy that you hated coming to work, then how can you do a good job? Then, ask your interviewer, "Do you like your job?"

Answer 5

You have to tell the negative aspects of the company which you have left in compression to the company you are going to join. Hence you should through study the worth and working, of both the companies

Answer 6

Be concise.

When asked about your reason for leaving, a brief response -- two to three sentences --will do. Candidates who ramble on can sound as if they're trying to justify their answer or explain it away, says Matthew Assael, director of the pharmaceutical search division at Lloyd Staffing in Melville, N.Y.

"If they go on and on, they may be trying to cover something up," says Mr. Assael.

Your best bet is to be honest, confident and to the point, recruiters say.
Tip 2: Avoid clichés.

One overused phrase employed candidates offer is that there is no room for growth, says Mr. Falcone, a human-resources professional in El Segundo, Calif. This response drives him crazy, he says.

"Most candidates see it as a positive, because it sounds like they are ready for more responsibility. But on the employer side, it translates into bored, tired and not motivated," says Mr. Falcone.

Rather than explaining your grievances with your current or previous job, talk about opportunities you're seeking, he suggests.

When Stephen Grosso, 32, decided to leave his position as an accountant at a private company for a public company in March, he stressed the benefits of the move to the recruiter.

"I told them I was looking for a long-term opportunity and emphasized some benefits of a big corporation, such as a better structure and promotional opportunities," says Mr. Grosso, who works as a senior accountant for a large travel company in Parsippany, N.J.
Tip 3. Be up front about a job loss.

If you were let go as part of a large company cutback, emphasize that a group of employees was laid off and give the exact number of job cuts, if available, Mr. Falcone says.

If you were laid off individually, say that you were laid off and leave it at that. "If they don't ask, don't explain," Mr. Falcone says. "Most interviewers won't necessarily think to qualify a layoff."

If you were fired, assume responsibility for the situation and then explain what you learned from the experience, Mr. Falcone says.

Above all, be honest, says Mr. Assael. "You don't want to be caught in a lie," he says.
Tip 4: Avoid raising red flags.

Steer clear of citing more money or a shorter commute as your main reason for seeking a new job. These answers can sound alarm bells to recruiters.

If you list money as your main reason for leaving a current job, the hiring manager may think you are fishing for a counteroffer to win a higher salary, recruiters and hiring managers say.

A candidate motivated most by money may be tempted to jump ship if another offer with a higher pay came along, says Melissa Fusi, a partner at Executive Staffing Inc. in Miami. Recruiters want to avoid placing "job hoppers," she says.

Peter Nissman, principal attorney at the Law Offices of Peter Nissman, a law firm in New York, says he was surprised when a candidate he recently interviewed for an associate position said that she was interested in the job because it would shorten her commute.

"She didn't inspire me to think that she would be committed to this practice," says Mr. Nissman. She didn't get the job.

Instead, focus on the merits of the position and how the position fulfills your needs, says Ms. Fusi.
Tip 5: Resist the urge to talk trash.

Criticizing a past or current employer may seem like an obvious faux pas, but recruiters are surprised at the number of candidates who do it. Such bad mouthing, says Mr. Falcone, shows a lack of maturity that reflects poorly on the candidate. It also raises concerns that the candidate is difficult to get along with, says Mr. Assael.
Tip 6: Prepare for follow-ups.

Experienced recruiters often will probe a bit for a better understanding of your motives.

Before an interview, ask yourself how this position fulfills a need you have at your current job. Ms. Fusi says she asks candidates what their job functions are and why they consider the open position a step up from their current or previous position. Research both the company and the position for which you're interviewing so you are well-prepared for these questions.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Tell him (interviewer) that

Man is by nature a political animal.

Answer 9

Personal Growth is another good one. The important thing is to couch it in all positive terms, particulary since you are still with them. You don't want to bad mouth your current position, that is the worst thing to do, no matter how you feel about your current job.

-Dio

Answer 10

Because I felt like it.

Be straight forward. Best of luck. Be successful.

Answer 11

Say the truth. May be you didn't like the work enviroment and politics. Every one knows and your new employer is no exception.