Why Are You Leaving Your Current Job? How to Answer Correctly

Too honest and they won't hire you. Too vague and they'll not believe you. In this video I show you how to answer the dreaded interview question "Why are you Leaving your Current Job?" by providing healthy, positive, yet honest reasons as to why you might be leaving a job.

First, you want to prepare 1-2 sentences ahead of time that answers the why are you leaving your job question up front. Don't hide or avoid it, interviewers are wise to those tactics already. Make sure you stick with 2 sentences maximum because it's easy to start ranting and go off on a tangent during the heat of the moment (especially if you're having a particularly negative experience with your current employer).

Then you want to show you're not making stuff up by giving a concrete example as to why you are leaving your current job, then smoothly transition into talking about the new role you're applying for.

Finally, you talk about how the problems you might be facing at your current job will be a non-issue at the new role because you have already done your research and you know what to expect in the new job. A combination of these will give you the best answer to why did you leave your current job or variations such as why did you leave your last job.

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00:00 Intro
00:49 What "ETP" Stands For
01:28 How to Structure "E"
02:55 Sample Answer for "E"
03:09 How to Structure "T"
03:35 Sample Answer for "T"
04:31 How to Structure "P"
05:04 Full Sample Answer using "ETP"
06:46 Summary

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[JeffSu]

Are you going to find a new job in 2021?

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:49 What "ETP" Stands For
01:28 How to Structure "E"
02:55 Sample Answer for "E"
03:09 How to Structure "T"
03:35 Sample Answer for "T"
04:31 How to Structure "P"
05:04 Full Sample Answer using "ETP"
06:46 Summary

[joz]

Gotta say your videos helped me big time! Did the interview using the tips in your videos. Starting the job in two weeks! Eeeek!!

[MaybejustNarbe]

I think it’s irrelevant and shouldn’t be asked. It’s unprofessional to even open the door.

[minxiangwang]

Thank you for sharing. I am preparing for interview tomorrow. This is exactly what I need!

[vikastiwari]

Because of transition..

I have experience with old technology and I don't like Siebel..
Right now I m upgrading myself in Salesforce..

[anniejiajia]

SUCH VALUABLE CONTENT❤️‍🔥
It was so on-point. Thank you so much Jeff!

[SupaaManix]

your explanation are so simple and evident. Thanks man, you create the need to find new job just to apply what I just learned HAHA

[lanke]

Hi Jeff! nice to know you! thank you for sharing this Amazing video with structured and thoughtful interviews questions tips! I’m about to apply for new jobs this year, hope I can smash the interview with your help.

[humyrahfatima]

5:15 love how you put on the glasses to answer the question

[aliciang]

Hi Jeff, thanks for sharing this! I like how structured, short and sweet the video is. Great insights! 👍👍👍 Looking forward to your weekly videos! 😊😊

[pranavmoudgalya]

Great video as always! Fantastic, actionable content, Jeff!

[luyang]

Hi Jeff, thank you so much for the amazing content. I am currently preparing an Interview and find that this question 'why leave current job', could be related and even combined with 'why do you want to work here?'. But I also love your two different strategies for these two questions. Could you please share with me any of your thoughts? Or maybe consider how to combine different interview questions in your future videos. Above is just some humble thoughts from a super fan. I really can't thank you enough for all your videos. It may have just changed my late 20s. Wish you all the best in 2022!

[njengathegeek]

I have been watching Jeff now for months for my interview prep, hoping to land a gig soon

[pengouyang]

thank u so much jeff for sharing this videos. i have just failed two interviews before i bumped into your video. I really should have watched this!!!!

[angellovej]

The interviewee of Jeff looks exactly like an A plus commerce student 😁

[SnowyBlizzard]

I love Chris vos and hi s book never split the difference is fantastic

[Naseequllah]

As always hooked up to the video within first few seconds... Looking forward what you bring next 👍

[leandro_]

Awesome. Once again Jeff helping me in my career. Thank you

[Andrea_Dong]

I really shouldn’t be up right now, especially not with my classes starting tomorrow, but your video just made it worthwhile :p
Thanks for the video, Jeff! Your ETP method seems very practical, I’ll definitely be revisiting this video if I’m ever on the hunt for greener pastures!

[mrmurdx]

Bro you sound way to smart and very stuck up most managers or future bosses would label you a threat and avoid hiring you just for sounding smarter than them.