Why did you leave your job?
* I found myself bored with the work and looking for more challenges. I am an excellent employee and I didn't want my
unhappiness to have any impact on the job I was doing for my employer.
* I've decided that is not the direction I want to go in my career and my current employer has no opportunities in the direction I'd
like to head.
* I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical skills and experience in a different capacity than I
have in the past.
* I am interested in a job with more responsibility, and I am very ready for a new challenge.
* I left my last position in order to spend more time with my family. Circumstances have changed and I'm more than ready for full-
time employment again.
* I am seeking a position with a stable company with room for growth and opportunity for advancement.
* I was commuting to the city and spending a significant amount of time each day on travel. I would prefer to be closer to home.
* To be honest, I wasn't considering a move, but, I saw this job posting and was intrigued by the position and the company. It
sounds like an exciting opportunity and an ideal match with my qualifications.
* This position seemed like an excellent match for my skills and experience and I am not able to fully utilize them in my present
job.
What Do You Expect From a Supervisor?
I appreciate a work environment where supervisors try to make personal connections with their employees.
In my last job, I liked the fact that management did not show favoritism and they were understanding of employees needs, as well as
their strengths. Of course, these things take time to know, but I would want my supervisor to try to know me in that way.
I would like to be able to go my manager if I have an issue or idea and to be able to feel comfortable to expressing my thoughts. I
would also expect my supervisor to be open and honest with me and to let me know if there is anything I could do to improve upon
or do differently in my work.
What is Your Greatest Weakness?
* When I'm working on a project, I don't want just to meet deadlines. Rather, I prefer to complete the project well ahead of
schedule.
* Being organized wasn't my strongest point, but I implemented a time management system that really helped my organization
skills.
* I like to make sure that my work is perfect, so I tend to perhaps spend a little too much time checking it. However, I've come to a
good balance by setting up a system to ensure everything is done correctly the first time.
* I used to wait until the last minute to set appointments for the coming week, but I realized that scheduling in advance makes
much more sense.
What Did You Like or Dislike About Your Previous Job?
I enjoyed the people I worked with. It was a friendly and fun atmosphere and I actually enjoyed going into work each morning. I felt
the leadership team was great as well. They knew all of their employees on a first name basis and tried to make those personal
connections. I also enjoyed that fact that the office tired to do community outreach with local organizations.
One of the reasons I am leaving is that I felt I was not challenged enough at the job. As a fresh face in the working world, the
company offers a great opportunity for a good entry level position, however, after being there for so many years, I felt I was not able
to reach my full potential because of the lack of challenge and there was no room for advancement in the company. While I did
enjoy working there and appreciate the skills I developed while with the company, I feel my skill set can be better utilized elsewhere,
where my capabilities are more recognized and there is the opportunity for growth.