'Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?'

There’s no good answer to this question, is there? Especially if you left your job because your last boss was a horrible micromanaging maniac.

But you’re going to be asked it, almost guaranteed.

Here, a selection of options other than insults to try if you’re asked this question, culled from comments on the Ask The Headhunter blog:

  1. “What would you say if I said I left because (insert real reason here)?”
    If interviewer is negative to your hypothetical, lighten it with humor and say “Well, then I’m not saying that!” and play off their response.
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