If you are invited for an interview as a possible candidate for a vacant job, be prepared that you will be asked questions not only related to your qualifications and experience. There is almost always a chance that you will be asked about the reasons that prompted you to leave your previous job. The result of the interview may depend on the answer to this question.
Instructions
Step 1
Whatever the reason for your dismissal, you need to calmly and confidently answer the question of why you left your previous job. An experienced HR manager will pay attention not so much to the meaning of your words as to how you answer the question. Try not to be nervous and not confused, especially not to lie. Calmly tell about the real reason, but if it does not concern conflicts with the team and management.
Step 2
Don't talk about the conflict, even if you are confident that you are right. Don't blame your former boss or employer. Remember that your interlocutor, especially if you communicate directly with the employer, mentally replays the situation in which you will behave if you do not work well at this workplace. No one wants to be spoken of badly. This is especially true in small towns, where many business leaders know each other very well.
Step 3
In the event that your interlocutor already knows about the conflict that occurred, do not go into details, let him know that this case is unique in your work history and is associated with special circumstances. Give positive feedback on the experience and skills you've gained.
Step 4
It’s okay if you name unfulfilled salary expectations and the inability to realize yourself in your previous job as a reason for dismissal. This is a fairly common occurrence and a completely natural reason, especially if you have dependents on your hands. When citing low earnings as the reason, you must be sure that the proposed job will allow you to earn more.
Step 5
It will be quite natural and neutral if you indicate as a reason the upcoming reorganization, the impossibility of realizing your potential or career growth, the desire to try yourself in a new kind of activity for you.
Step 6
Your answer should be thoughtful and logical. You can say that at the previous place of work you achieved certain goals and your personal contribution was highly appreciated, but you do not see any prospects for yourself. In this case, you will look very dignified and, most likely, all other things being equal, the vacancy will be offered to you.
