(917) 447-1815
I was asked the same interview prep question three times last week. They all more or less went like this:
“I have a simple question. I was let go from my job this week. The reason was because:
A) I had a conflict with my boss that came to a head.
Or
B) I was a whistleblower on a wrong practice my department was doing and instead of fixing it they let me go.
Or
C) My department was moved to Cincinnati and I could have gone, but I’m sick of doing this job.
What do I say for my “reason for leaving (RFL)” my job?”
A simple question. Yes. Simple to ask.
Not so simple to answer.
Can you see why?
Everyone’s situation is different.
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all reason-for-leaving answer.
These are the unique points you need to consider when practicing your reason for leaving:
- Were you there a long time or a short time?
- Is this really the only time you had a conflict with your boss or has it been ongoing?
- Will they give or not give you a good reference?
- Are you looking to stay in the same field or do a career change?
It’s these answers that help us devise a RFL.
The “Reason for Leaving” answer has to make sense for your situation.
For instance, you cannot say you left because you want a career change when you’re interviewing for the same job.
Constructing a truthful, diplomatic and sensical RFL is a real thing a job seeker must do to advance in the interview process.
You can’t just wing it and expect someone like me to give you a one-sized-fits-all answer.
To learn how to come up with a unique answer that will work for you and get you to the next stage in the interview, get your copy of our interview prep training and eBook to be sure you don’t waste another interview opportunity by not being prepared:
https://chameleonresumes.com/interview-bundle
You will love being prepared for this question – the one you hope they don’t ask, but you knoooowwww they will ask.
Be ready and move forward,
Lisa
Daily Career Tips
Landing your next job doesn't have to be an overwhelming, frustrating or time-sucking task. Get daily tips on how to find the position you deserve, delivered right to your inbox:
- The #1 addition every resume needs in 2023 and beyond.
- How to get prepared for a job change even if you like the job you have.
- How to handle a chaotic job market and where to focus your job-seeking efforts (hint, it’s not the job boards).
- Where to find great jobs without submitting 500 meaningless job applications.
- How to slice through the Applicant Tracking System B.S. and land a 6- figure role you love.
- How to track down the “unpublished job market” and have your pick of the best jobs out there.
- How to write a resume that will hit hiring managers right between the eyes and have them scrambling to book your interview.
- How to get up to speed with your online branding and write a LinkedIn profile that positions you as the #1 expert in your field.
- How to approach job seeking with the “human touch” so you can keep the bots at bay.
- And finally, access to our 4-stage META Job Landing system we’ve used with thousands of job seekers just like you.
About Lisa
Lisa Rangel and The Chameleon Team are the only executive resume writing, LinkedIn profile development, and job landing consultancy who has been hired by LinkedIn and recognized by Forbes. Our 4-Stage META Job Landing System stems from decades of corporate and executive recruiting experience to position you to land your next 6 or 7-figure role faster.
