When the real reason is that you simply did not like the job or people? What have other people said in this situation? Any good suggestions welcome.
2007-11-20 11:58:25 · 17 answers · asked by olka28 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
well, if that was the real reason, and I had reason to believe I'd like the job I was applying for and the people I was working with, I probably would say that. I might spruce it up a bit (I would like to work with more serious people, or even more easy-going people; I'm looking for a job that suits my personality better) but it's not like an employer is going to be offended that you say you like their place better!
2007-11-20 13:14:34 · answer #1 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could be honest & say you were uncomfortable for the reasons given.
Or without mentioning the "reasons" you could just say you felt limited & feel the need to move on to a place with better advancement opportunities.
I would avoid "business speak" & buzzwords like challenge ,productivity & things you think they might want to hear.
A good interviewer will look at your credentias, resume & try to get a grip on your personality.
Try to show some confidence in what you say & make the interview about you.
Good luck
2007-11-20 21:21:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I left my last job because one of the women I worked with turned into a major b*tch.... But you can bet that theres no way I tell that to my interviewers. Luckilly, that job was about 1-2 hours a day so usually my excuse is that there wasnt enough hours. That goes over pretty well. Sometimes I say that I left to begin my online business (which I say is just selling items on ebay), but now I'm wanting to get back into the 9-5 work place. That one works too.
2007-11-20 20:14:06 · answer #3 · answered by Dani 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long it's been since you left your last job and started applying for new jobs. If it's more than a couple months, tell them you needed a sabbatical or a "breather" to collect your thoughts, take a break from the stress of life, etc. If the time period isn't really all that long (a few weeks or a month), tell them that you wanted a more challenging career, a job that left you room for advancement, a job at a bigger, better company, etc. Tell them your last job didn't meet those criteria and that you're looking for room to grow.
2007-11-21 11:03:49 · answer #4 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that the job was not challenging enough, that you did not feel like that you were not accomplishing anything significant
2007-11-20 20:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by deejayspop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I went to work one day and realized I had outgrown the job. It wasn't an easy decision, but it was time to move on."
2007-11-20 22:08:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you want real life why are you bluffing
when you want a good job. you tel about your self clearly.
tel facts each and everything.
don't think about others.
All the best.
2007-11-20 21:23:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
say "well my previous job position was a temp position bc their orginal employer was on maternal leave or i was layed off bc the company was relocating to another state or my company was downsizing and unfortunely they had to let myself and others go due to their financial unstability."
2007-11-20 20:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by Confused in the City 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try telling them that you are looking for a more challenging position.
2007-11-20 20:01:37 · answer #9 · answered by Tricia 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
career change, no room for advancement, needed more of a challenge, staff too relaxed for my taste ( youngsters playing around).
2007-11-20 20:08:50 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋