Ok, I'm doing some job hunting. On every application, there's a "reason for leaving" slot. Here's my reason for leaving: I'm tired of being taken advantage of and walked all over. Managment is VERY corrupt and lazy. Managment priorities are in the wrong place (more than willing to throw me under the bus when it comes time to get a bonus). I've been told to completely IGNORE the customers unless they specifically ask for my assistance (they're too focused on paper work), and i do NOT agree with it.
ok, so how do i put that in a more eloquant (sp?) sentence? hahaha
2007-08-18 12:29:05 · 11 answers · asked by christina.yost 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
First put the attitude away, sour grapes don't make good interview material. Try to think nice things about the company you are leaving, remember the day you got the job. Try to look back at your old job as fondly as you can, it was a stepping stone and now it is time to move on. When looking never say anything about the company you are leaving that your new employer wouldn't want you to say about them when you leave them.
You may leave because you have increased your skills and experience and they don't have room for growth in the old company. You can leave a job to relocate, to go back to school, to gain more experience but never because anyone was lazy or corrupt.
2007-08-18 17:05:13 · answer #1 · answered by shipwreck 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
To be honest, you are looking for a challenging opportunity where my skills will add value to the company's bottom line.
While/before you go the interview, find out about their company's culture, identify what you like about it, and be able to speak about the desireable elements positively and enthusiastically. If you interview in the person's office, take a quick glance around at their personal effects, and make a connection with them (i.e., their football or alma mater photos, the golden retriever picture, etc.) .
If you go into the "spiel" that you typed, you would come across as very opinionated and negative. This is NOT the time to spill your guts and display your unhappiness with the 'past' employer.
Good luck!
ps/ Remember that finding a job IS A JOB. Make sure you don't jump at the first opportunity... make sure you investigate and ask the right questions as you were obviously bitten at this one. Find friends (or friends of friends) who work there to find out more about the culture.
2007-08-18 12:45:26 · answer #2 · answered by TwoDots 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obviously you don't want to say that. You could just say to something along the lines of furthering your experience and/or education. Move in a different direction. Things like that. Think about things like that and try to apply it or one you think of (with the answers you get on here) to your life and job. Good luck!
2007-08-18 12:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Michelle 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looking for a better structured company with better ethics.
2007-08-18 12:36:36 · answer #4 · answered by Killer Karamazing 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Searching for a new employment opportunity that will allow me to grow within the company to my full potential."
2007-08-18 14:41:03 · answer #5 · answered by LaurelAquatic 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
just write personal reasons, tell them you took time off to assist with an elderly family member
2007-08-18 12:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by saraann24 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You say: "Looking for a different opportunity" and leave it at that.
2007-08-18 12:34:16 · answer #7 · answered by terje_treff 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Say that you had "Ethical differences"... and then allude but don't elaborate or go into detail.
2007-08-19 13:38:23 · answer #8 · answered by such a princess 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"I am ready for my next career challenge."
Then in the interview when asked what are you looking for?
"Growth/more experience in this field."
2007-08-18 12:42:04 · answer #9 · answered by Alletery 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
"Looking for advancement". After all, doesn't everyone want to get ahead?
2007-08-18 12:36:16 · answer #10 · answered by Angie 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋