Reason for leaving statement

You need to be prepared when asked for the reason for leaving you previous job. If you don't have a clear, smooth answer, it will impact your chance of getting a new job.


Here is a straight forward reason for leaving example. You will want to prepare your own reason for leaving statement and practice saying it over and over so it becomes second nature to recite.

Always avoid using negatively charged words such as “unfortunately.”

Examples:
Like many tech organizations, my company is going through a major restructuring. Due to the economic downturn, many IT functions are being combined. This has meant the elimination of many positions, including mine. I am proud of my contributions to my company during my years there, and am looking at this as an opportunity to put my technical strengths and experience to work in a new environment.

(insert company name here) has been impacted by the global recession. As a result, (insert company name here) has restructured many of their internal positions. As a result, my job was eliminated. I value my 10 years with (insert company name here) and have benefited by working on both small and large multinational teams. My experience with (insert company name here) has increased my business strength and I look forward to new opportunities.

Reason for Leaving Statement

Friends, neighbors, and colleagues may already be asking you, “What happened with your job?”

You will hear this question frequently as you launch your search. You need to be prepared to answer it capably, regardless of who asks it. Therefore, one of the first things you will do is develop a response that is truthful and acceptable to you, and to your previous and prospective employers.

You probably will edit your Reason for Leaving Statement several times.

When drafting your statement, please consider these 4 points:

Keep it short and factual - The more you try to explain, the more difficult your explanation becomes. Also be prepared to answer follow up questions, but only if they are asked.

Be positive - Negative statements about your former boss or employing organization will only hurt you.

Put Your Best Foot Forward - A number of factors result in someone leaving a job. Pick the one reason that is most positive, accurate and easiest to explain.