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[–] LinoleumFulcrum ago 

NEVER shit talk your past employment situations, regardless of how shitty that they may've been.

It is classless and will fall on deaf and supremely uninterested ears.

Save that type of chatter for your friends and family. ;)

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[–] Biscuitbaiter ago 

I've always used, "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" as a guideline. Sometimes it's not what you say as much as how you say it. Or another great one is, "Actions speak louder than words". It is best not to bash another job or individual as it presents a lot about ones character to the potential employer both good or bad. Personally, when I am interviewing people I am asking that question in terms of finding out if you left the other job on good terms or not and why or why not. If someone doesn't leave or serve notice at another job, it's a very big red flag for me but it's not necessarily the end of the interview. I don't care if they liked the job or not as much as if they are prone to handling responsibility well, that includes how they left. I feel that your job is your responsibility and if you no longer feel it's conducive there is a right and wrong way about approaching the situation. The one time I've personally had something similar happen my response to the question was basically, "The working relationship I had with the company was no longer healthy and mutually conducive. I felt it would be best to seek different avenues where I can continue developing my skills."

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[–] Firevine [S] 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I've always used, "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" as a guideline.

I went that route when I interviewed for this job, in what now seems like a lifetime ago. With my prior one, the manager was a real miserable alcoholic sonovabitch, and when my current boss asked why I left that one, I just took a deep breath, paused, and said that it was a very negative place to work, but I didn't want to come across as slandering them.

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[–] elgindelta ago 

Any mention of this to the owner falls on deaf ears. As well, he has pretty much disengaged himself from the business, and doesn't even advertise. I almost think he's using the place as a tax write off.

Exactly what I would say, point out also, zero potential to move up, The company ladder is more of a step stool. Your looking for a lift to the iss

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[–] uptherepubic ago 

I am looking for challenges that will help to fully utilize my skills. Then list the skills, and how you'd like to use them. Tell them the company you are currently with is great, but capped, as it is very small, and no room for movement exists. Ask how they see your skill set, per your resume, helping their organization.

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[–] Advocatus_Diaboli ago 

"Why did you leave/Why are you leaving your most recent job?"

"It's a great company, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time there, but unfortunately I've hit a hard-cap as it pertains to advancement, so I'm currently seeking positions that offer opportunities for growth."

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[–] 7098089? ago 

Doesn't that kind of imply that the company you're looking at has opportunities for growth? What if the position you're applying to, you know, doesn't.

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[–] Advocatus_Diaboli ago 

Doesn't that kind of imply that the company you're looking at has opportunities for growth?

Not necessarily. If you're really worried about it, you can always add a "personal" in there.

 

What if the position you're applying to, you know, doesn't.

No company is ever going to say: "Sorry but we're all done growing now, so there'll be no room for advancement here." Additionally, good HR personnel are always looking to trade up. If they get a really attractive candidate (professionally) they'll snatch them up in a heartbeat.