How to Explain to an Interviewer Why You Left Your Last Job

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During a job interview, questions about your last position are inevitably going to come up. If you left your previous job, this may cause some anxiety for you. You want to be truthful with the hiring manager, but don’t want them to feel suspicious or uneasy about the reason behind your departure. At the same time, you can’t begin badmouthing your former employer in order to paint an accurate picture about why you left. In order to handle the situation gracefully, keep these tips in mind. Read more.

Katy Davis

Katy Davis

Katy is responsible for supporting LibGig's recruiting department and recruiting for library and information management positions in the legal, federal, media, corporate, and academic sectors.
Katy Davis
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