GoofyBoba
GoofyBoba

‚Why do you want to leave your current company after just over a year?’

Hi everyone. I have an introductory call scheduled with a recruiter. My current company has terrible leadership and toxic wlb where my inputs are not valued much since they feel juniors are completely dumb. I joined this company (after completing 6 months of internship) right after my graduation in June 2022.

I'm sure I'll be asked this question of leaving my current company after just over a year. What should I respond with?

21mo ago
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WigglyBanana
WigglyBanana

Don’t make it about just the company It’s considered negative to bad mouth your current employer, even if you’re being real

I’ve gone with “the strategic direction they were taking/where my role was heading didn’t align with what I want to do in the mid to long term@

QuirkyPotato
QuirkyPotato

+1. Always better to say something like my growth goals were not aligned with my job profile.

GoofyBoba
GoofyBoba

Thank you for your reply, both! I'll keep it focussed to my career growth.

CosmicDumpling
CosmicDumpling
InMobi21mo

Been in your shoes. I was pretty honest and told recruiters that the culture in my company wasn't positive.

Don't over speak and go into any details on it although. Keep it brief

GoofyBoba
GoofyBoba

Sure. I'll keep this in mind while answering. Thanks!

ZestyQuokka
ZestyQuokka

I say my company is planning layoffs (which they could be) and reactions are always sympathetic.

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