For many, resigning is an uncomfortable thing.
At the latest at the exit interview, bosses often want to know the motives.
Now it is important to remain diplomatic and not to put your foot in it.
There are various reasons why an employee resigns.
In most cases, he is dissatisfied with his job, his salary or even his boss.
Composing a written resignation and informing the boss about it is still difficult.
At the latest at the exit interview, you sit face to face with the boss and the question often arises as to why you are quitting.
Anyone who has resigned should proceed diplomatically with the still boss
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Anyone who leaves the company voluntarily should think carefully about what they say in the final interview.
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Many an employee who has resigned is horrified: What should I say then?
Can I be brutally honest?
Or should I hold back better, because otherwise you might end up blocking your professional future?
In order not to put your foot in the mouth in the final interview, you should think carefully about how you justify a job change.
Here are three tips:
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1st tip: Put your wishes in the foreground
In order to be able to explain to the boss, you should first be aware of what your reasons for the professional restart are.
This is the only way you can formulate them well and clearly convey to your counterpart why you are leaving the company.
So first find answers for yourself to questions that might come up, such as whether there was a specific trigger to leave.
What would I like to change, what could keep me?
If you have not yet submitted your notice of termination, a completely different direction could quickly arise and a new negotiation could result.
2. Tip: Talk about personal things
Sometimes personal reasons also play a role in why you change jobs.
If you get along very well with your employer, it is easier to explain your personal situation to him.
You will be surprised: In most cases, bosses show understanding, for example if you no longer feel like a long-distance relationship and want to move in with your partner.
If you feel overwhelmed and look for a less stressful job, you shouldn't be embarrassed either.
Nowadays, the so-called "work-life balance" is becoming more and more important to employees, and employers know that too.
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Tip 3: Look ahead
If you change your job after years because you want to develop further, you don't need to have a bad conscience.
Therefore, appear self-confident during the termination interview and emphasize that you are looking for a new challenge.
Communicating this openly also makes it easier to articulate why switching is the only right option for you right now.
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