I've just worked about 7 months after graduation. the real reason for me to change job is sb. in the office is not doing things in a professional way, and I was kicked out of the project, and I think I won't have the same good opportunity in the near 1 or 2 years....
my question is can I tell the new firm the real reason or show my dissatisfaction?Is it a good thing not talking negatively of the old firm? I want to say "career develop" reasons, but for the 1st year new graduate, it doesn't make sense switching so soon.... thank you...
2007-03-15 03:11:40 · 6 answers · asked by janet 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You are right. Don't talk negatively of the old firm. The new firm may feel you will talk the same way about them.
Try not to lie as they may contact the old firm. Instead, find out a lot about the new firm and see how you could fit in. Then, talk about that and about starting your career with them.
Good luck.
amadeus
2007-03-15 03:22:28 · answer #1 · answered by amadeus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked the "no room for advancement" idea. Here is where you need to be careful, company's are more careful than ever about putting an employee in the employee pool who will contribute to the atmosphere and not inhibit it.
I would not speak negatively of the old firm, in fact I would make very little mention of it - answer any questions they may have with short answers without going into great detail.
Another danger are the "job jumpers" a company does not want to have to go to the expense of replacing a position only to have to replace that position with another employee again in the next few years or so - they want long term. If your resume has lots of short term employments on it, it will throw up a red flag to a potential employer.. Good Luck
2007-03-15 10:25:38 · answer #2 · answered by M B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best answer would probably be, "things just didn't work out". that isn't negative and it doesn't make it seem like you are blaming anyone for anything. stay neutral when it comes to why you are leaving your job.
2007-03-15 10:20:47 · answer #3 · answered by Loli M 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your old job had no room for advancement.
2007-03-15 10:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are ready for to be challenged. So go and get your new job.
2007-03-15 10:16:23 · answer #5 · answered by star58 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
more opportunities to grow
2007-03-15 10:15:32 · answer #6 · answered by jenivive 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋