Leaving Your Job: What's the Best Way to Answer "Why Are You Leaving?"

Hi,

What is the best possible answer to the question: "Why are you leaving your present employer?"

Regards,
Paddutr

Dear Paddutr,

There is no best answer to such questions. You simply cannot stereotype replies to interview questions. All situations are different, and the reply may be on a case-to-case basis. In most cases, the interviewer sees whether you are focused and confident and have a definite aim or objectives in your career.

For example, a person who is switching from a PSU to the private sector says that he is leaving the job because promotional opportunities and career growth are very slow. It is true because we all know that career opportunities and growth in PSUs are slow, and in most cases, seniority is the major factor in promoting.

On the other hand, if a person from the IT industry or marketing gives the same reply, the interviewer will take it with a pinch of salt or will make a lot of effort to believe it.

So, it is based on situations.

Regards,
SC

Hi Paddutr,

It depends on many factors why an employee leaves the organization. Sending you a format. Hope it can help.

Rooma

EXIT FEEDBACK FORMAT

I. INTRODUCTION:

Name:

Age:

Employee Code:

Designation:

Division:

Department:

Date of joining:

Date of leaving:

Salary/stipend when joined:

Salary when left the organization:

II. REASONS FOR LEAVING THE ORGANIZATION:

(Tick the applicable boxes)

- Family Circumstances
- Geographical location
- Health Problems
- Higher Studies
- Lack of professional growth
- Lack of Promotional Opportunities
- Secured a job as per your interest
- Not satisfied with the job
- Disliked the work
- Disliked the work environment
- Problems with working hours
- Not satisfied with salary/wages
- Discrimination Practices
- Issues with supervisor
- Retirement

Always Usually Never

III. WORK PROFILE:

Challenging job

The assignments and responsibilities given were appropriate

Appropriate recognition and appreciation for your job

Received good professional and developmental opportunity Work Pressure

Always Usually Never

IV. WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Good equipment

Problem in working Hours

Supportive Co-Workers

Congenial Work environment

Always Usually Never

V. SUPERVISORY ASPECT:

Quality of supervision was good

Received adequate Guidance regarding the Job

My suggestions were being taken into account

My supervisor made me feel comfortable

My supervisor treated me and my co-workers equally

VI. What was the degree of relevance of your job as per your qualification?

Fully Semi None

VII. What is about your new job which makes it more attractive than this one?

Handsome remuneration

Better future prospect

Job as per qualification

Geographical location

Job of interest

VIII. Did you have adequate opportunity for promotion in your respective department?

Yes No

If no why:

IX. Did this company help you to fulfill your career goals?

Yes No

X. Did you receive enough training to perform your job effectively?

Yes No

XI. What are your views in respect of treatment given to you as an employee?

Excellent Very Good Good Average Poor

XII. How could we improve employee retention, effectiveness, productivity, and morale?

Date: ______________ Signature:_________________

Place: _____________

Hi all,

I wanted help on exit interviews. I am trying to prepare a questionnaire on exit interviews but need some assistance on the final analysis that is conducted on the filled exit interview forms. If anyone can provide a sample report, it would be greatly appreciated, or you can email me at [email protected].

Please help as soon as possible as this is urgent.

Thank you.