“Why did you leave your last job?” or “Why are you looking for a new job?”

SUMMARY OF TIPS:
Your Goal: To minimize any problems and to show that you had positive
reasons for leaving previous positions

• Mention positive reasons for leaving.
• Never criticize supervisors, co-workers, or the ompany/organization.
• Don’t mention major problems with management.
• Tell the interviewer about any neutral reasons for leaving.
• Stay positive no matter how bad the situation you are leaving may be.
• Use the right words so you don’t sound self-serving. Instead of saying “I left to seek better opportunities” say “I'm looking for a situation which will use more of my skills and experience.”
• Avoid sounding like a “job hopper.”
• Turn this into an opportunity to tell the interviewer about your skills and abilities, if possible.
• Keep your explanation short or the interviewer may think you’re making excuses.