I have an interview this week with my dream company and I don't want to seem like a risky hire. How do I frame leaving my last job with a different tech company due to retaliation by my manager after a substantiated claim to HR of bullying and harassment? This was a unique situation and I have never had issues with employers nor have I gone to HR for any reason before.
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6I am looking for better opportunities. This works all the time. – Sara Jul 26 '20 at 01:33
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I am in search of new opportunities to grow and new challenges.
This is one of many interview questions where there is a correct and standard answer and giving any other answer rarely makes sense.
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2Good point, so have an answer for that. One which is aimed at the target company's needs, environment, culture and oh-so-specialness. – Barry DeCicco Dec 31 '21 at 21:47
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1A decent interviewer will spot a standard answer like this a mile off. – DJClayworth Feb 02 '22 at 19:44
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"I must say that I value [former employer] a lot because of [true compliment], [true compliment] and [true compliment]. But, at least in the department I worked in, I personally perceived the climate as, for a lack of a better word, hostile. It was an interesting experience, certainly different from any company I have ever worked before. But it was also an experience I would not want to repeat. "
Then change topic - perhaps by stating that you have noticed the good climate at [the company you are applying to] and giving an example.
If they insist to learn more: Stay polite regarding your former employer, do not dwell on it too much.
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