"I'm a bridge-builder, not a bridge burner. My last job was great while it lasted. I developed my five-year career plan when I was accepted into college and have updated it every year since. My previous employer helped me incredibly since I started with them, but the growth opportunities that were present a few years ago are no longer a viable option for me. So, it is with mutual respect and gratitude that I left them. I gave them almost two months' notice and helped to train my successor. I strongly believe that work relationships should last."

This question aims to reveal how candid you'll be about the conditions through which you departed your most recent employer (whether you were terminated, resigned, were laid off, etc.). They are likewise interested in what terms your employment was ended, amicably or acrimoniously.

Focus on the positives. Don't divulge anything that would portray you in a negative light. If there were reasons which might appear disparaging towards yourself or others, aim to limit those details to yourself. For example, when someone has outgrown a position and it isn't accelerating their career, looking for career growth elsewhere affirms a dedication to one's career plans. Not burning bridges, and revealing professional appreciation for what you gained from your prior employers can go a long way in displaying a high emotional intelligence.