Why did you resign from your previous job? TOP Examples for this Job Interview Question!

Why did you resign from your previous job? TOP Examples for this Job Interview Question! // Why did you leave your last job? This question is asked in almost all job interviews. In this video, you’ll know how to answer the “why did you leave your last job” question.

You’ll hear how to answer “why you resigned from your job” whether you have been laid off, fired, or left voluntarily. Make sure to stay to the end because you'll see multiple examples and sample answers on how to spin negative experiences into a neutral response that won't draw out follow up questions from the interviewer.

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[human]

It’s really messed up that you can’t tell the truth about toxic employers and tyrannical miserable bosses. We all have to pretend the company was great and management were all angels. As if there is no way a manager could be a horrible person.

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[kiag.]

Unfortunately, what is perceived as "job hopping" is common and necessary in this current job market. The only way to increase your salary for most of us is to leave within 2-3 years.

[ndvnegs]

How about: "I departed from my previous position due to a reorganization in leadership, which led to a shift in my responsibilities away from my areas of expertise and passion, prompting me to refocus my search on companies like yours, where I can make meaningful contributions."

[JukeboxBalowski]

Most realistic answer: The job sucked and I wanted more money!

[rosapets]

I explored other opportunities within the company, but I found myself hitting a ceiling, and that's why I'm very excited for this role, as it identifies more closely with my strengths.

[nekto]

Here's what I wrote:

"Having spent two years in [my current role] with [my company], I delved more into financial and data analysis, and now I am ready for next step in my career."

This is my starting point and I ended up writing three sentences relating to the position in question and some of the employers values.

[CherryBlawesome]

I left my dream job after 10 years because as soon as they found out I was pregnant, they treated me differently; cut my pay, and gave my lead role to a male who was less senior to me. They also made me train him after they laid me off. This has been such a hard thing to lie about in job interviews, let alone get over. Put on you brave faces ladies if you’ve had the same treatment. 🌺🌸🌼

[kateemblom]

"One Sentence"--Working in higher ed is rewarding and I love [quality/task/skillset that relates to the position for which I'm applying], but opportunities for growth are very limited, which is why I'm so excited about working for your company.

[calvin]

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[Pachiadear]

How do you say professionally: “I was promoted to a new role but was constantly being pulled back to do my old job therefore I left” - Without sounding like you’re not a team player.

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[christinamorales]

Can you do a video on hostile work environment and dealing with a toxic environment and boss.

[kimberlybega]

I got this question last summer when I interviewed for my current employer. I somehow already knew the principle about not talking negatively about a previous employer in interviews, so I had thought ahead of time how I would want to answer this question if it came up. (Most of my other job changes had been pretty straightforward circumstances like relocating to a new state or graduating and wanting to seek out something that used my degree.) So I said something along the lines of, "My current job has me juggling multiple roles and I want to get back to doing just x, because that is what my degree is in and that's what I'm passionate about." Apparently it worked! Stumbled onto a similar channel within the last few weeks and have just been eager to save up tips for future learning even though I'm not job hunting anymore. 😊😊🌺 🌺

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[phillyfan-]

I got asked that question recently and I just said the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s a valid reason because so many people lost their jobs due to the pandemic do that’s very easy to understand. One sentence

[owningyourfinances]

"One Sentance"
I'm ready to grow, and am currently working for a smaller company, so an equally interesting, but larger company, such as yours is the natural next step in my career.