QUESTION 15 OF 35

Why did you leave your previous job?

There are several reasons a person might leave their previous job, and the interviewer wants to know why you left yours. They want to see if you gave notice and for what reason or if you were terminated or furloughed. As with any interview question, be honest in your response, as the interviewer will call your previous employer for a reference. If you were fired, give the reason why and what you learned from your experience. If you made a mistake, own up to it, and explain that it will not happen again.

Avoid speaking negatively about your previous employer or coworkers when responding to this question. If you were furloughed or fired, talk about the positive aspects of your previous employer and what you learned from the experience of being let go. You should also avoid mentioning money as the motivating factor for leaving.

"I left my previous job because my wife was transferred here for work, and I could not fathom a four-hour commute each day. I left on good terms and have a letter of recommendation from my previous employer if you would like a copy."

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