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The Accelerated Job Search


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                Other ________________________________________________

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            The Career Change Question
            As a career changer you will most definitely be asked the following
            question during your interview: Why did you quit your former career?
                The most favorable answer to this question is one that is not
            negative and does not reflect badly on you. An answer that indicates
            you were bored, “burned out,” hated your old profession, had trou-
            ble with your boss or coworkers, were fired, or that you are seeking
            out a new career “just for the money” may sound negative or even
            petty to the interviewer.
                Better answers to this question would be the following:

                1. My last career was not a perfect match for my interests and
                   skills. After researching this (the new) profession, I think
                   I’m very well matched and would be very happy to be part
                   of it.
                2. I have been researching the profession of _______________
                   (the new career), and I find it fascinating. There are some
                   trends and innovations that really interest me, such as
                   ____________, and I’d like to make a career of being a
                   ____________________.



                    Notice that the better answers to this question
                    focus less on the old job and much more on the
                                      new career.



            Other Typical Interview Questions

            The following are some of the most common interview questions.
            Write your answer under each question, remembering to be specific
            and to not state anything bad about yourself, your former boss, or



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