From the course: Mastering Common Interview Questions
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Example interviews: Why did you leave your previous company?
From the course: Mastering Common Interview Questions
Example interviews: Why did you leave your previous company?
- Let's examine some examples of job candidates answering the question, why did you leave your previous company? Sound reasoning is key to answering this question. Be sure to focus on what you are seeking in the new role that might've been lacking in the past. The first candidate, Tom, is interviewing for an entry-level position as a UX designer. - Why'd you leave your last company? - The last company I worked for, they were great. So my direct supervisor was brilliant at user design. But I wanted something to show off my skills and the role that I could play in the company. And so, that would be able to show off my Illustrator skills and the design skills that I learned. And so that's why I'm so interested in your company. - Great. - Tom focuses on the company doing great things and that his previous supervisor was talented. He tackles the difficult situation by discussing his needs in seeking a new position. Now, let's…
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