Why did you leave, or why are you leaving, your previous job?

The interviewer wants to know why you left, or are leaving, your previous job. You may have been working in a different industry and decided on a career change, or you may be working as a Medical Records Abstractor and wanted a position that offered more work or room for advancement. If you are leaving because you do not get along with your manager or coworkers, do not say anything negative about them, as it can make you look poorly. You can explain that you applied to this particular company because they have an excellent reputation with growth opportunities.