Originally Posted by Babs0512
Foot note: You haven't been working there very long, I'd like to hear others opinions on what you should say at the next job interview when asked "why did you leave your current position" I would probably say "personality conflict with my manger" if pressed for details, simply say, "I cannot in good consciousness badmouth a former employer." You were only there three months, you can always say "The job wasn't for me, I'm looking for something more challenging." Anyhow, like to hear what others have to say.
As someone that interviews prospective employees I would say avoid both statements.
Personality conflicts are sometimes 2 sided and/or sometimes this is used to hide something else that I probably won't be able to verify. Saying you can't bad mouth you previous employer is basically bad mouthing them. It's like pointing out that there was something wrong with them but you won't lower yourself to mentioning it.
Just tell them that either you decided a change of employer would be better for you or that you weren't a good fit for that workplace. I also prefer honesty. When people tell me reasons why they left another employer it looks good for them. I am more willing to give them a chance and the benefit of the doubt.
The first two statements basically amount to evasion and evasion is not a good thing in an interview.
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