3104. What was your reason for leaving your last company?

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Can you walk me through your reasons for leaving your last position?

Skill Assessed
  • 1. Self-awareness : Shows the candidate's understanding of their career needs and desires.

  • 2. Professional growth : Highlights the candidate's career aspirations and development goals.

  • 3. Communication skills : Demonstrates the ability to articulate one's thoughts and past decisions professionally.

  • 4. Honesty : Reflects the candidate's ability to truthfully convey their motivations for moving on from their previous role.

Purpose
  • 1. Evaluating career goals : Assesses alignment between the candidate’s professional objectives and the potential new role.

  • 2. Understanding values : Gauges whether the candidate’s personal values align with the company culture.

  • 3. Assessment of past employment relationships : Provides insight into the candidate's relationships with former employers and colleagues.

  • 4. Identifying red flags : Checks for any warning signs in the candidate's work history or behavior that could be a concern.


Hints
  • 1. Focus on the positive aspects : Talk about seeking new challenges or opportunities for growth to position your response positively.

  • 2. Avoid negative comments about past employers : Maintain professionalism by not speaking poorly about your previous company or colleagues.

  • 3. Connect to future aspirations : Relate your reasons for leaving to how the new role aligns with your career goals.

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Topics: 
Communication
Culture Fit
Roles: 
Senior Engineer
Technical Program Manager
Companies: 
Qualcomm
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