I began a new job 3 months ago.

Anonymous

August 24,2022 at 8:09PM UTC

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I began a new job 3 months ago. My supervisor is a micromanager. I am not the only person who feels this way. A few people have voiced this opinion and are looking for work elsewhere. I want to begin looking as well. However, I do not know how to answer the question from prospective employers , "Why are you seeking to leave your current employer?" Three months is such a short period of time.

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AnonymousAugust 24,2022 at 8:11PM UTC
All you need to say is the job is not a fit and is not the position I accepted.
AnonymousAugust 24,2022 at 8:50PM UTC
Reason: You are looking for a position that is a better fit for your skillset and abilities. Then shift the conversation to talk about the job duties of the new position and how and why you think it is a good fit for your background. But also take the opportunity to interview them to learn more about the job and environment to make sure you dont walk into another nightmare. Ask if you can shadow for the day or ask some questions to folks who are already in the role. Guage the environment to see if the people there look miserable or happy. Ask if there are mentorship programs and short term and long term career track. If the mgr is excited to answer these questions, these are good signs. If the manager gets annoyed or hostile or stumbles to answer these questions that should be a clear indication you might be walking into another unstable/hostile situation. For every negative question asked. Shift it to a positive by addressing how your skillset fits in with the duties for the position and give plenty of examples of your previous experiences to support it. Practice pivoting negative conversations into positive responses.
AnonymousAugust 24,2022 at 9:03PM UTC
How much of a time span is there between the 3 month job and your last one? I left a toxic job after only 2 months and am leaving it off of my resume since the previous job was in the same year (2022-I don't use month/year on a resume).
Eliminating it avoids the question since it was so bad that it's something that I want to forget as well but don't want to sound harsh to a potential new employer.
If there isn't a big gap, I'd leave it out. Just mho.
AnonymousAugust 24,2022 at 9:08PM UTC
P.S. Unless it's a government job that needs full work history, eliminating it on your resume would work. Otherwise, I would come clean and keep it on a positive note (not the right fit, expectations different from offer, etc.).
AnonymousAugust 25,2022 at 1:33PM UTC
Have any of you talked to you manager about his management style and how you don't like it? in professional way of course... but if this person is a leader they should be open to constructive criticism and willing to change if it benefits that team and over business goals.