How Do I Explain Leaving My Job Without a New Offer During Interviews?

I left my job recently as the company was small, and the scope for improvement was limited. In my recent interviews, interviewers were keen on why I left my job before securing a new one. The real reason was that we needed to serve a 2-month notice period in my company, and most job opportunities require candidates to join within 15-30 days. Therefore, I thought resigning was the best option. I have 2.5 years of experience. However, the above answer didn't seem to convince them. How can I explain it?

If you are feeling that your past interviewers were not convinced by your explanation, then try to reframe your explanation using better words and positive body language. It seems that you were not explaining correctly. It will be better if you write down the reasons on paper and practice it in front of a mirror. You will better judge yourself in this way.

Regards,
Umm-E-Abdullah

Well, you are really in a challenging situation as you have done the wrong thing. But as of now, just do not lose your confidence. Bring a little more confidence in yourself and confidently face the interview. Explain it well to make them understand. You may say that it was hard for you to concentrate on the job while searching for a new one. You were confident in your skills and decided to first leave the current job, then fully concentrate on finding a good job for yourself.

Do not feel low about it. Practice the useful tips provided by both the members above.

On another note, if you yourself admit that it was a wrong decision, there is no harm in acknowledging it in front of interviewers. It will exhibit your honesty and the ability to accept what was wrong and still come out of it in a better way, learning from the mistakes. Next time when you make such decisions, please weigh them in practical terms and consider their implications.

All the best!

With regards,
Vaishalee Parkhi

It's not always important what you reflect; the lack of improvement and promotion may be reasons for your departure. However, there are many good reasons that can justify your leaving, such as:

Completed Duties and Seeking New Challenges

I had completed my duties, and my mission at xxxx company had concluded. I feel ready to take on the next challenge, and I see these challenges within your company.

Seeking Better Opportunities for Growth

As human beings, we always seek better opportunities for growth. After researching your company background, I have realized that I can find valuable opportunities for learning and development here.

Therefore, you should adapt to the situation and prepare strong statements in your mind. Only reflect on issues that could have a positive impact, and always maintain a positive mindset.

Best of luck.

Explaining Job Resignation in Interviews

Leaving a job before securing the next one is your own decision; no employer can reject you based on this. It's a formality to ask about the reason for separation from your previous employer. However, in your case, as others have mentioned, you can explain that you left the organization in search of better opportunities. Avoid mentioning salary or package as a reason, as this could give a negative impression of your stability.

You can mention that you had personal issues to resolve and also desired a change that would meet both your personal and professional needs. This was the reason for resigning from your previous position. Now that everything is back to normal, you are ready for a new challenge.

There is a possibility of the interviewer probing further into the personal reasons mentioned above, but you can always refer to family issues that you are not comfortable revealing.

Above all, your confidence will be beneficial. Don't assume that the reason you mentioned would be the sole cause of rejection in the interview; there could be various other factors at play. Consider different perspectives on rejection, and you will find the path to success becoming clearer.

All the best!