Hi there, my name is Richard, and I am here to help you pass your interview. And in this
tutorial, I am going to teach you how to answer that difficult interview question: Why Did
You Leave Your Last Job? So, if you have an interview coming up for any role whatsoever,
make sure you stay tuned, because I will help you to pass your interview. And to achieve
that goal, this is what I will cover. I will tell you why the interviewer is asking you
the question: Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? And it is important that you understand
WHY the interviewer is asking you the question, because then you can provide them with the
PERFECT ANSWER. I will also tell you 3 things you must include in your answer to this difficult
interview question. I will also give you some BRILLIANT ANSWERS to the question. Why Did
You Leave Your Last Job? that you can use in your job interview? And I will also tell
you what to say if you have either lost your job, you have been fired or you were made
redundant. So, the first thing: Why is the interviewer asking the question… why did
you leave your last job? Three reasons. Number one: Did you leave for good reasons or were
there issues with your performance? Number two: Did you get on with people in your team?
Because teamwork is absolutely vital to all job roles nowadays. And number three: It assesses
how you are likely to perform in your next role. It is really important that we are POSITIVE
in our answer to this question. Let's have a look at the three things you must include
when you answer the question, Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? Number one. Always BE
POSITIVE about your previous employer. This is very, very important! Regardless of how
you might feel about your previous employer or your work colleagues, always be positive.
That's very important. Number two: Tell them that you achieved good things whilst you were
working there, because it is important that they know that you are capable of moving forward
in your role and achieving brilliant things. And number three: Tell them that you left
for positive reasons because that demonstrates you are moving forward with your own career.
So, let's now take a look at some BRILLIANT ANSWERS to the difficult question. Why Did
You Leave Your Last Job? Here we go. The first one: “I left because I want to feel I am
continually moving forward and developing in my work. I felt I was no longer growing
in the position and it was time for a change. We achieved many great things together as
a team in my last job, but I felt it was the right time to move on. I left on great terms
and I still stay connected with many of my work colleagues.” So that shows you just
wanted to move on because you felt that you weren't developing and growing. And that is
a valid reason for somebody to move on from their previous job. Let's have a look at my
example answer number two, to the difficult question: Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?
“My employer was fantastic and whilst I was there, we managed to move the business
forward significantly. For example, we helped the busines reach record turnover through
outstanding customer service and by constantly achieving our sales targets. However, I did
not feel my skills and qualities were being put to best use and I wanted a fresh challenge
with a new, forward-thinking and innovative company.” That shows that you are being
really positive about your previous employer. You are saying what you achieved whilst you
were there, but you didn't feel that your skills and qualities were being put to best
use, so you wanted to move on with a new forward-thinking and innovative company. That's another really
strong answer! What do you say if you have lost your job? This applies to people who
were either laid off, or they were made redundant. And also, for those people who have been fired,
they have lost their job. This is harder for you to answer this question. Here are two
really important tips. Tip number one. It is important that you are HONEST in your answer.
Don't be dishonest. Honesty is one of the most important traits an employer will look
for. So, if you are honest, they will see that as a positive thing. If you are dishonest,
it could come back and bite you later on down the line if they find out you have been lying
at the job interview. Tip number two, you have to BE POSITIVE about your situation.
This is very important because POSITIVITY IS ATTRACTIVE. This is your chance to show
you don't dwell on the past and you can turn negative situations into positive ones. Let
me give you a couple of sample answers if you have ever been made redundant, laid off
or you have actually been fired. The first response is for those people who were laid
off or made redundant. Here we go. “The company went through some radical changes
and although I wanted to stay, my position was deemed redundant. Although I was disappointed,
I accepted the decision and reflected on my performance during my time there, and I was
confident I had performed to the highest standards possible. I am now ready to move forward and
I am excited about my next challenge with a new company that wants to take advantage
of my skills and expertise. That's a brilliant answer if you are laid off or you were made
redundant. Let's now take a look at one if you have been fired or you lost your job.
“I’ll be totally honest with you; I lost my job because of [INSERT REASON HERE.] The
situation was my fault entirely and since then I have learnt a tremendous amount from
the experience, and I can totally understand why my employer took that course of action.
For a business to succeed, all employees must perform to the right standard and that is
one of the greatest lessons I have learnt. I can assure you that if you do choose to
hire me, which I genuinely hope you do so, I will work hard, I will act as a positive
role model for your company and I will be a loyal and trustworthy employee.” That's
a great answer. That is being positive. You are being honest, and you are saying what
you learned from that experience. Now, if you have lost your job for any other reason
than the ones that I have covered in this tutorial, tell me in the COMMENTS SECTION
BELOW and I'll give you some tips on how to answer it based on your own individual circumstances.
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