How would you recommend that I answer why I left a particular company???

Question

I recently quit a management job without notice to the employer. The work environment was too stressful and I had no time with my family, and I was tired of working from 4pm until 5am.

I don't like to bash an employer in an interview, because it reflects negatively on the applicant.

So, how would you recommend that I fill in an application on the reason for leaving. Also, if I'm asked why I left, how can I tactfully and honestly answer that question?

Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Focus on the 3rd shift hours by saying something like "seeking 1st shift employment." This doesn't bash your employer and doesn't risk the chance that they think you just can't handle stressful work.

Answer 2

You left the job because of a scheduling conflict, the times no longer accommodated the needs of your family. Because the employer was unwilling to change your time (if that is true), you had to resign. As for resigning without notice, that is your bad, and employers for the most part, as long as you put the corporate number as the contact number, will nto say how/why you left, but will say when you started, your title, and when you left.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

You are on the right track so far, about not bashing your former employer, the leaving without notice might hurt your future job prospects. Reason for leaving might be that you are looking for...well this website may help.

Answer 4

The work environment was stressful, I had no time with my family, and was tired of working from 4pm until 5am.

Answer 5

On the application, you answer "Will explain in interview."

In the interview, and this is the formula for all job problems:
1.Admit that there was a problem
2.Tell what you learned from the problem.
3.State that it is in the past.
4. Change the topic.

Answer 6

Honestly and truthfully

Despite many requests to have my hours scaled back (working 4p to 5a in many cases), the executive management chose to ignore the overly stressful situation it created. This negatively affected my family and health, and I was given no choice but to end my employment without notice.

Answer 7

I would mention the shift that you worked did not allow family time. Any prospective employer should appreciate a person who cares about their family's time together.

Answer 8

In that situation i woud say that even though I ennjoyed my work at XXX professionally our priorities weren't coinciding. Although I met and excelled at their expectations I was losing sight of my goals.


I would try something liek that short and to the point. Try to be vague but not to the point that your being evasive.. Your right don't bash them.... That looks really bad... You don't wnast to seem as if you can handle pressure...and you don't want to seem as if your unreliable....Hope this helps.

Answer 9

Yeah,it is okay if you tell them that you have family obligations or that you wanted to spend more time with them.If they don't understand that,then you probably don't want to work for them anyway.

Answer 10

I would say I was no longer able to work the excessively long hours required of my previous employer.