When asked in an interview your reason for leaving the previous job, is it ok to say that it was a sinking ship (losing clients, management shifting for the worse, etc.)?

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If you have been there at least 2/3 years just say you are looking for a change. Better to not bring any bitter feelings to the interview. You want to project that you are still in good standing and in demand but looking for another opportunity. If a potential employer sees that you are running for the door then they can use this as leverage to lowball you.

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“I felt the direction of the company was one that I wasn’t aligned with."

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@ibm 1 "I saw myself as employed and they didn't"

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Never talk shit about a previous job

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Sure, if you can phrase it a little better

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You weren’t challenged at you’re previous job

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You like where you're at but the recruiter reached out and you're really excited about this new opportunity. I know if you resent your last place you want to say "sinking ship" but save that talk for happy hour

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Absolutely, just show off your creative skills and say it without saying. Most people in this business understand that you hade to protect yourself because you always come second at most for everyone else

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