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Oct 2021
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Why are you leaving your current positio...

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When asked “Why are you leaving your current position?" you should focus on the opportunity ahead and avoid badmouthing your current or former employer, manager or team. In this episode, I show you a simple, four-step approach to help you formulate a convincing answer.

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