how do i answer the interviewer if he asked me why i resigned with my previous employer or company?
86541
I agree with the first post that you should tell the truth. However, you need to put a positive spin on the truth. In 99% of the cases you don't want to bad mouth your employer. So saying, "I quit because they were a bunch of losers" or "they treated me bad" or just about anything is a bad idea. The big exception would be if you worked for a company that had public ethics problems like Enron. I think if you worked for Enron (for example) and said, "I quit because I didn't agree with their accounting practices and I just couldn't keep doing that sort of thing" then that would be a pretty good answer because people _know_ Enron (allegedly) did bad things. But if you are just saying they did bad things stay away from that strategy.\n\nIf you have other reasons for leaving that might be better but only if they are true. I had to move to another city to be nearer my sick mother. I wanted to focus on my education.  Anything that shows you didn't just say, "I'm tired of working" or "I hate my employer in general." Claiming sexual harassment would also be a red flag (unless you won a court case or the company has been sued in the past publically).\n\nI guess the key is to role reverse and see what you would think if you were interviewing someone and they told your story. Be brutally honest with yourself. If someone said:\n\nI quit because XYZ company are a bunch of losers. You would think the person is just a griper or perhaps was not a good worker and was disciplined.\n\nI quit to take care of my kids. Well? When will you quit again, then?\n\nI didn't like to work so many hours. Lazy? You might mitigate this if you work shifts by saying your personal circumstances made it difficult for you to work the schedule they kept assigning you. That assumes you are applying for a job that would be 9-5 or single shift, though.\n\nIf you are an executive or white collar worker, one answer could be something like, "I felt like I had reached a dead end with company XYZ -- they had taken a direction that didn't fit with my career goals. And I feel like taking a new job is like getting married -- you don't want to just jump into something. So I wanted to give my new job search my full attention and treat it as a full time job. That's why I left." Probably doesn't work if you are applying to Pizza Hut though.\n\nSo general advice. Say it out loud and pretend someone else just told it to you. Don't try to make excuses or lay blame. Just put it on the line. And while it is OK to spin the truth, do tell the truth!
616041
First, I would not say that you were fired. You weren't, exactly. You resigned and as long as you kept a copy of that termination letter you gave them, you shouldn't doubt that part of it. It feels icky when you think you've been fired.\nThen, due to the fact that you did have a legitimate reason to be away from work (health, der) they should cut you a little slack. However, it can't hurt to say that you are willing to start from the bottom and work your way up. Subbing, etc. As long as you can have that chance, and get your foot in, you can build trust and show that you are a worthy hire.\nWhy wouldn't you hire you? You shouldn't think that either! Did you want this to happen to you? Wouldn't you want a break?\nThat's all you need now. A chance, a break.\nGood luck!
964985
I believe all they can answer by law is to verify employment time and dates, not personality conflicts. My other advice would be to polish off the ol' resume, start shopping it around, and quit before they fire you.  You're moving on to a more management friendly environment.  You'd like to work for a place where you feel your work and skills are appreciated.  Blah blah blah.  Put a good spin on it.  If they ask you why you quit, say you felt underutilized and feel that you have a lot more to give than the previous job and are ready to dive in and get going on *foo* project/job/whatever.\n \nSpin a bad thing in a good direction!
1001020
It's no fun to quit really....\n\nHave your resignation letter ready, and just tell your boss.  Say thanks for the opportunity, but I'm making a strategic career move.  No complaining, no explaining.\n\nNo one will ever fault you for taking a better job!\n\nCongratulations!!!!!
367829
I would say it's "because of unethical behaviour of my current boss".  I wouldn't offer any more than that unless they asked for specifics.  Even then I wouldn't be comfortable sounding like I am bad-mouthing my old boss. \n\nEven though you are absolutely right to leave for those reasons, new bosses don't care to hear about how bad your old boss is (in my experience)
533130
The reason they are asking these questions is to get personal responses.  Have you been at a job before where changes were occurring?  Then tell this story to the interviewer.  Is this your first job out of college?  Then use a situation that happened in a class or some extracurricular.\n\nThey are probably looking to see that you are flexible and handle change well.  Make sure you show interaction with colleagues so they see that you work through this with others.\n\nGood luck on the job!
175828
If you can avoid the reason for leaving that would be ideal. Otherwise, explain to the interviewer that you were "leaving for advancement potential", "leaving to work closer to home", "leaving for a better work environment", or "leaving for a career change".
617310
It sucks to lose a job after being there for 8 years and really not having a say as to who would be coming in after all the changes, etc.  Stick to the facts.  Leave out the emotional part of it.  All you have to tell them is that you were downsized, right-sized, or restructured out of a job.  Don't talk about the things that were not in your control, like the changes in management or being on the higher end of the pay-scale in the department.  Good luck!
43562
Explain that you either left for an opportunity to better yourself or the original reason why you accepted the position changed based on the business climate.  State that you gained a great deal from these experiences.  Follow up that answer by asking if there is one particular situation they would like to know about.   The main issue is reliability and trust -- you're trying to calm their fears that you can't be relied upon to stay in the job.  Also, consider that some interviewers are seasoned professionals and others are poorly trained staffers looking at acronyms and abbreviations on your resume.  You'll also interview with people whom you would never hire for the position they hold.  No matter who asks the question, don't tense up but answer honestly and completely.
401294
Why would you do that?... If your new potential employer finds out, you might have difficualties. Make sure you have a good justification for it. You migh want to write a letter to your former company where you explain what you did and why, and have it signed of reception or something, that might protect you if this whole incident hinders you in the future.\n\nBest case scenario, they won't find out.
719565
Employment terminated for personal reasons. \n\nAnd your previous employer can say anything they want, depending on policy. But most times, they will only tell what is asked, which is almost always just time of hire and time of termination.
785857
Well I would tell you new workplace that this is not common practice for you. Provide them with references from previous employers of yours that prove you have a had very litle time off in past jobs. Suggest this was a one-off.\n\nPesonally I wouldnt tell them the truth that the job was too stressful for you because it will come accross as though you couldnt handle the job and so it could easily happen again when you work for the new employers. I would tell a white lie and say you experienced personal problems(wife/family?) that led you to suffer from a stress related problem like anxiety etc. The doctors notes you have will back this up as they outline you have suffered from stress.\n\nI know its not great to lie but if I was an employer I wouldn't employ you if I knew you had time off from work due to the stress of the job. And anyway if you know in your heart that you CAN do this job well and it wont happen again it doesn't harm anyone. Jobs allow us to survive in life pay mortgages, our kids shoes etc and so as this lie wont hurt anyone and means you can get your job...theres no real problem.
1037416
they  gonna ask for your experience, the reason why you quit your ex employer. What is your best quality and what is your bad think. Tell us why you think that is you we have to chose for that job ?
1038187
Hello!Mr.Smile!\nU need to leave as soon as possible if u do not have any special commmitments and secondly u have given ur resignation 3 weeks  ago.I think long time!\nAll the best!
432297
Always spin it to be positive. It helps to know your real blunt reason. Still, I can guess. Pick something that is true, but you don't need to tell them you didn't get along with someone, or that your last company mistreated you.\n\nSuggestions:\n\nLoyal for _ years and ready for a change.\n\nLeft to pursue education.\n\nFollowed opportunity for promotion.\n\nI was very comfortable. Now I want to be challenged.\n\n\n\nHope this helps.
1003516
If your boss cared why you are leaving then they will be surprised that you are leaving and will inquire on the reasons behind that. you can then tell him that your job can no longer accommodate your needs. You tried your best to work it out, however it has been made clear that your job has not accommodated your situation. So you feel that you must leave either in search of one that can or to handle the situation at home before you can return to the work force. \nGood luck with the situation.
1166258
Depends on the situation. Always be honest about why you are leaving. Be as honest, but put a positive spin, on answering the questions of prospective emloyers.