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‘Why did you leave your previous job: Interview Preparation Part 10   

In today’s article, we will discuss one of main interview question and provide the example answer. During the interview, there is one question that has remained unchanged for thousands of years: ‘Why did you leave your previous job?’ This is also the question that almost all interviewers are most afraid of facing. How to answer it beautifully and achieve a great turn? A tough task. Instead of worrying about how to answer ‘yourself’, why not think about why you need an answer to this question if you are an employer?

A few years ago, there was a very popular picture on the Internet. An employee wrote on his resignation note, ‘The world is big, I want to see it.’ It is full of emotions and dreams. Of course it is romantic, but for the employer, he needs to know: ‘When you go out into the world and see the world, what positive feedback will you have for my company and this position? Breaking up and saying goodbye is always the hardest part. The other party will also want to see your attitude to changing jobs from your words and actions, and want to know whether you are a suitable partner to work with.

Why HR ask “Why did you leave your previous job?”

When HR asks, “Why did you leave your previous job?” they are thinking about your stability and reliability. They want to know if you will stay with their company if they hire you. They are looking for assurance that you will not leave suddenly without a valid reason. HR is assessing your skills and work ability. They want to understand if you enjoyed your previous work, if you could handle your tasks, and if you can work under pressure. To answer this question, be honest and provide a genuine, accurate response. Explain your reasons for leaving your previous job clearly and truthfully. This shows that you are trustworthy and capable of being a dependable employee.

Examples of the question “Why did you leave your previous job?”

HR to Candidate – Why did you leave your previous job?
Candidate – Answer should be honest and accurate,

For example,
Sir/Ma’am, while working there, I found that there were very limited opportunities for career progression and self-development. I am eager to find a role where I can utilize my skills and experience more fully and continue to develop professionally. That is why I decided to move on from that company to another for the sake of development and advancement

That looks so attractive I hope this article helped you and you will give answer like that so definitely HR will select you.
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  1. Zassu

    Wow so helpfull

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