How to Talk About the Reason for Leaving Your Job

Host Sheila Boysen-Rotelli is discussing how to leave your company, or rather, how to talk to new employers about why you are looking for a new opportunity!

Episode Highlights: 

• ●          Think about why you left or why you are thinking about leaving your current position

  ●          Focus on what you want to move towards and tie it into the “why” they should hire you

  ●          Let them know why you are interested in working for their company

  ●          Brevity, positivity, and forward focus are vital when discussing why you are moving away and what you are looking for

  ●           Summarize briefly what is causing you to look for a new opportunity

  ●           If you are still employed, focus heavily on what you are looking for

  ●           Emphasize that it was not your performance that lost you your previous position

  ●           Keep things positive when discussing your situation, even if there is anger, sadness, etc.

  ●           If you find it necessary, you can take responsibility for your poor performance and how it has helped you grow

3 Key Points:

1. When discussing your reasons for leaving, make an effort to focus on the positive attributes that you are looking for in a new position rather than the negative aspects of your last one.

2. One of the biggest mistakes that job seekers make is sharing way too much information. Do not make it personal.

3. If you were let go from your last job for reasons other than your performance, make sure you briefly emphasize that when sharing the situation.

Tweetable Quote

“You want to focus on and discuss what it is you are moving towards and focus less on what it is you are moving away from.” - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli

“The idea is to be brief, be positive, and be forward-focused.” - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli

“Display that maturity by taking responsibility for your performance. Discuss what you’ve learned and how it’s improved your attitude and approach to work in the future.” - Sheila Boysen-Rotelli

Resources Mentioned:

• Contact Sheila at sheila@professionalsuccesscoaching.com 

• Fast Track Your Job Search: fasttrackyourjobsearch.com