When asked “Why are you leaving your current position / job?" you should focus on the opportunity ahead and avoid badmouthing your current or former employer, manager or team. In this episode, I show you a simple, four-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer.
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00:00 – Intro
01:32 – Step 1: What do you like about your current position?
01:58 – Step 2: What opportunities do you see in the new position?
02:30 – Step 3: Formulate your answer
02:51 – Example answer
03:18 – Step 4: Be prepared for follow-up questions
04:38 – Wrap up