How Should I Explain My Job Departure to Interviewers Without Hurting My Chances?

Hi, I just want to discuss one thing. I have 16 months of experience in companies. One was an NGO, and the second was a DSA (small unit of Airtel). I worked 13 months with the NGO as an Administrator and 3 months with the DSA as an Assistant HR Manager. I resigned in November because my senior decreased my salary after 3 months, citing that I was not providing proper output to the company. Since November, I have been at home looking for a job.

Interview Question: Explaining Job Departure

My question is, what should I tell the interviewer about why I left my job? If I tell the truth, they may also think that I am not the right fit for their company.

Regards

First of all, I don't feel proper about your plight; secondly, your senior is not mature because output can be provided in a process way, not haphazardly. To think of output overnight is "foolish." Do tell the truth in the organization interview you attend; at least, they will appreciate your integrity, which is a core attribute.

Regards

Dear Pinki,

First of all, I don't think he will see this thing in a negative light, that maybe I'm not capable for this position.

Secondly, your senior is not mature because output should be provided in a systematic way, not haphazardly. To expect overnight output is "foolish".

Do tell the truth in the organization interview you attend; at least they will appreciate your integrity, which is a core attribute.

Regards

From your statement, it seems that you are not confident enough to face the situation. There are sufficient reasons to leave your previous organizations. Find the reasons to leave your first company. Be firm on the truth. You left the NGO for better future prospects. However, in the second company, you did not explore whether the position aligned with your expectations and skills before joining. This suggests you did not meet the expectations of your management.

However, you should better prepare for the next interview. You must be clear about the concepts of HR, recent market practices, and the expectations of companies. Clearly state that due to some personal reasons, you left the organization, but be firm in your stand.

I wish you all the best.

Regards,
Bhardwaj

Thank you for your reply. I am confident in making decisions. However, the problem lies in the fact that as he was the HR Manager, he left all decisions to me, which is not right. For instance, he deducts money for PF and ESI but does not provide facilities to employees. Consequently, employees often ask me about these facilities, and I am unable to provide an answer because when I inquire with seniors, they simply tell me to manage it. If he handles everything, then what is my role in the organization?

Hi,

I think you can give this kind of reason in any interview, such as:
- For my further study if you have decided or want to pursue it.
- For better prospects.
- For my personal reasons (family has decided to shift), or
- You can tell them the truth, but it may create a negative impression.

Regards,
Dhruvin

Hi,

Look to the future. Stand firm on the reasons for leaving your previous organization. You can cite family issues, health reasons, personal reasons, etc. How you present yourself is crucial in this context.

Regards

Just tell them that your DSA is shifting to a far place, and it is difficult for you to communicate; that is why you left your job. Alternatively, you can say that your manager was transferring you to a distant location because there is a requirement for experienced staff. However, it is not possible for you due to the long distance.

Thirdly, you can explain that it was a contractual job. The HR Assistant Manager before you had an accident and was on leave. During his recovery period, you were there on contract, joining to gain experience.

Hopefully, the above reasons will help you a lot.

Best Regards,
Vibha (Ash)

Hi,

My suggestion is that you can say that you do not get much exposure there as the manager prefers to do everything on his own.

Regards, Vipin

Clarification on Your Post

I just have some clarification on your post. As you have mentioned that "I am not providing proper output to their company," I want to know whether you were given your Key Result Area (KRA) at the time of joining.

Also, what facilities did your employees ask you about regarding Provident Fund (PF) and Employee State Insurance (ESI)? Please be clear and concise for us to provide you with proper feedback.

Thanks.

Best regards,
Mahesh

Dear Pinki,

If you want to go ahead with a long-term relationship, then be confident and acknowledge the truth. The organization may have processed the background verification from the last employee, and a negative background verification report will spoil your career.

Thanks,
Pooja

Dear Pinki,

I would suggest that you go with Bhardwaj. It is obvious that you need to be convincing and diplomatic if you want to survive in the market today, no matter where you work. What matters is how you act in the situations.

Regards

Dear,

Don't take any tension, you tell them without fear & tell the reason for the same. What is the condition when you had work in the previous company? What is the real reason?

Regards, Vinayak

First things first, don't leave the job and sit at home. Try to find another job; until then, stick to your current job. It is always better to tell the truth because sooner or later, the truth will come out as versions change. Best of luck.

Nagaraj
Email: nagaraj1946@gmail.com