I left my last role because I was completely burned out but I’ve been told not to mention that in interviews. What’s the best way to explain leaving without it sounding negative or raising red flags?

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Focus on other reasons for leaving in an interview (career development, opportunities, etc.). I'm only honest about toxic workplaces or burnout when discussing options with a recruiter so they know my priorities in a new opportunity.

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Thanks, I think the career development route is one I can lean into. I’ll make sure not to bother mentioning burnout

I tell the external recruiters this, but when interviewing with the company, I focus on other items, like working with a different tax type, expanding skills, closer location to my home, etc…

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That’s the route I’m going to have to go down I feel

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Just say the role didn’t align with your expectations and goals. eg u were promised a management role but ended up doing more staff level work due to turnover/attrition and did not see any career growth potential from that role..

Thanks, I’ll definitely need to do something like that

Yes, don't mention burnout in an interview. Instead, focus on new skills you've learned and want to pursue in other opportunities using those skills, Or maybe state that you're looking for a more challenging role in a specialized area such as FinTech, or taxes or investments, etc.

I always just mention that I’m looking for a new challenge and experience in another industry.

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