Career Help and Advice

Paula Sims

(911 posts) Wed Apr 13, 2022, 06:28 PM Apr 2022

I want to leave my new job after 6 months -- what do I say during interviews??

I was employed at the same company for 34 years but had to leave due to a toxic environment and subtle age discrimination by management. Last Nov I got a new job but don't like the environment-- it's a stretch from what I was doing and the manager is passive aggressive to me (assigning my projects to others, not supporting training). And we have had 2 reorgs and I`m a different level (due to experience) than I was hired for. I have mentioned this to my manager but her response was that given my experience, I should figure it out. Ok...

So I applied for a job that's the same area/responsibilities but with another company. This other company has a better reputation and I have several friends working there so I feel more comfortable. I have an interview on Tuesday.

My question is, what do I say about my current job? I included it on the resume since it will show up on background checks.

Thanks

Paula

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I want to leave my new job after 6 months -- what do I say during interviews?? (Original Post) Paula Sims Apr 2022 OP

You're going in a new direction. mikeysnot Apr 2022 #1

"Your company is better regarded in the field." PoliticAverse Apr 2022 #2

First, practice your chill pills and modest optimism until its second nature Tetrachloride Apr 2022 #3

I like the theme of, cilla4progress Apr 2022 #4

You might emphasize that there have been 2 reorganizations in that time Tanuki Apr 2022 #5

Thanks to all-- round 1 went very well... Paula Sims Apr 2022 #6

mikeysnot

(4,772 posts)

1. You're going in a new direction.

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 06:30 PM

Apr 2022

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)

2. "Your company is better regarded in the field."

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 06:34 PM

Apr 2022

In general it is wise to avoid bad mouthing your current employer to your prospective one, they might think you'll eventually do that to them too.

Best wishes on your employment change.

Tetrachloride

(8,447 posts)

3. First, practice your chill pills and modest optimism until its second nature

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 06:42 PM

Apr 2022

Second, your company is —> refreshing . I noticed a lot more smiles here.

How’s that

cilla4progress

(25,901 posts)

4. I like the theme of,

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 06:42 PM

Apr 2022

"I've heard good things about the working environment here and I think it will be a better fit."

Good luck and keep us posted!

Tanuki

(15,309 posts)

5. You might emphasize that there have been 2 reorganizations in that time

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Wed Apr 13, 2022, 06:43 PM

Apr 2022

and it is no longer the job you were hired to do. You can say that in a neutral, non-judgmental manner and it won't sound as if you're badmouthing them.

Paula Sims

(911 posts)

6. Thanks to all-- round 1 went very well...

Reply to Paula Sims (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2022, 01:55 PM

Apr 2022

All I said was "I walked into a reorg and now we're working on our 3rd"... His reply: Say no more...

I was told he'd hire me on the spot but I had to go through another step. Now if they'd come up with the money. I already went down $20k to get out of a toxic environment, I can't lose more. But I REALLY want to work there and at that job so I pray all goes well.

Thanks again!!

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