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How do you stay neutral about your current job when being interviewed for another?

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MrsBumbleb
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How do you stay neutral about your current job when being interviewed for another?

I HATE my job but obviously don't want to bad mouth them in an interview. What is the politically correct answer to why I'm leaving? Obviously I can't say no-one does sh*t and no-one is held accountable for it, the employees aren't valued very much, there is 0 communication and 0 teamwork, and just bit*hing and gossiping everyday. Is there even a PC answer for this?Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 7/11/08 8:07 PM
 
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Donna
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Re: How do you stay neutral about your current job when being interviewed for another?

The HR ladies can probably phrase it better but depending on your situation maybe you could say -

you're branching out to a different postion/field not currently offered at your current company

you need more of a challenge with your work and current company is not providing that.

Posted 7/11/08 8:55 PM
 

MrsRJP
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Rena Marie

Re: How do you stay neutral about your current job when being interviewed for another?

Posted by Donna

The HR ladies can probably phrase it better but depending on your situation maybe you could say -

you're branching out to a different postion/field not currently offered at your current company

you need more of a challenge with your work and current company is not providing that.



I agree you can try the 2 scenarios. I usually use that the work wasn't challenging enough and going up wasn't an option as for there was nothing available at my current employer. I also tell them I am looking for something different that will have me on my toes all the time and not make me look for work.

Posted 7/11/08 11:44 PM
 

CaseyGirl
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Jen - counting my blessings...

Re: How do you stay neutral about your current job when being interviewed for another?

Spin it towards you are looking for more of a challenge, a better fit in terms of culture etc....always positive Chat Icon

Posted 7/13/08 7:51 PM
 

bikramaddict
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Re: How do you stay neutral about your current job when being interviewed for another?

always stay positive - i HATED my last boss with a passion but you'd never know it when I interviewed. even now, i don't badmouth. like one of my first days, someone said something about how he heard my old company was very hard on their employees and very rigid. I said they take good care of their employees (it was the truth - benefits were amazing.)

go for the 'looking for a challenge' route.

Posted 7/16/08 10:32 PM
 
 

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