How to Answer Why You Left a Bad Boss
Many people leave their positions over run-ins with bad bosses. Because job interviews gauge how well you respond, you may have to address why you left your previous job on not-the-best-of terms.
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Importance
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Your answer indicates what type of person you are. It is important to not come across as too confrontational. Employers are not likely to hire people whose personality conflicts with others nor those who are always on the defensive.
Confidence
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It is important to tell the truth, but give a short, concise answer to what happened. For example, your departure was based on different business philosophies because the company valued employees who could work weekends, nights and holidays, while you preferred to balance your work life with your life at home.
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Be Positive
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Use a comfortable response that demonstrates your work ethic and value as an employee. This can be done by turning a negative situation into a positive one. For example, if you are applying for a sales position, explain that your last job taught you many beneficial skills, but you did not have the opportunity to grow and develop firsthand experience on the sales floor. Using this answer allows the job interviewer to see you as loyal and reliable.
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