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Three reasons you left your last job

It had been more than a month since you left your last job. You were able to catch up on your sleep, even listened to your favorite songs. (You don't fancy Taylor Swift, even if your former housemates thought otherwise.) And you managed to watch your favorite shows once more. (Not one soap opera.) You became restless, though. You wondered what you really wanted to do with the rest of your life. It didn't cross your mind years ago.

You had a plan during your final year in the university. You were sensible to have a short list of career options, as you wanted to pursue a literary career. A few ones would be lucky to make a living on it, so you didn't want to have high hopes. You have to start somewhere, so you don't mind a desk job. The pay wasn't bad, and you enjoyed the company of your (former) colleagues. As a matter of fact, you didn't expect to find new friends in the workplace. Good things don't last (or so you thought). You may be a restless fellow, always looking for thrill. (You missed running thrice a week.) And your recent tasks made you unsatisfied. Was it your boss? Did you started to think of yourself better than your (former) colleagues? Both questions prompted you to muse about your next job interview. You haven't sent your (updated) resume, yet. But you were nervous.

You knew this would be brought up during the interview. You must prepare for it. Here are a few tips:

No need for apology. Whatever issue arose at your previous workplace would be water under the bridge. No need to bring it up during the interview, as this will create a negative impression. It will be worse to apologize for it. In case of redundancy, remember that there are some things in the workplace that are beyond your control. Emphasize the skills that your prospective employer is looking for. It might be better to explain why this (prospective) job appeals to you. Keep it short but simple.

If you're pressed for a reason, then don't be defensive about it. Consider it as plan B. It will be better to keep all the bases covered, so think of one good reason. You want to expand your (professional) horizon. You want to learn a new set of skills. You believe your previous (work) experience is transferable to your next one, and it can help you in becoming the best in your field. Don't make it long, as you may say something that will make you unfavorable (in front of your prospective employer). You might also end up saying something wrong, which will prompt you to defend your previous statement. Better rehearse on it, as you try to imagine the possible questions related to it.

Be ready to explain the gap. If you've been unemployed for more than a month (at the least), then don't discount the possibility that you'll be ask to explain it. This will lead to your current predicament. What have you been doing these past weeks? Maybe you want to venture into volunteering, as you'll learn a few skills. Leisure reading is not a bad idea, but keep in mind that you can talk about it if your next job is related to it. Try to look confident.

If you don't have any questions, then look over your resume once more. Good luck!

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