Leverage Burnout To Ignite Job Interviews & Show Resilience
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So it may be time for a new role, but how do you explain leaving a job because it caused burnout to prospective employers?
It starts with reframing the conversation positively and professionally.
So Why Are Interviewers Asking About Burnout?
Burnout destroys workers' energy, enthusiasm, and passion, instead becoming exhaustion, frustration, distress, and disillusionment — so interviewers aren't just being nosy when they ask about your experience with burnout.
Hiring managers are seeking specific information about your personal and professional resilience, your self-awareness, and your ability to be proactive about solutions for burnout in you and your team.
Prepare For The Interview
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Here's how you can phrase your explanation.
Reframe your burnout experience into a career asset that demonstrates problem solving, resilience, and adaptability to prospective employers.
This high-stress role made peak performance challenging, so I took this opportunity to assess career goals and focus on what I value in the workplace. I understand the importance of balance, and I'm looking for an opportunity where I can contribute while maintaining that balance. I'm excited about the possibilities here!
What To Ask Interviewers To Assess Burnout Risk
Don’t go from the frying pan into the fire! Here’s what to ask to make sure that the new organization does not have a burnout culture.
So, the next time an interviewer asks about burnout, don't sweat it. Take a deep breath, smile, and show them how you keep your professional fire burning bright without burning out.
Kelly Meerbott, PCC is a renowned expert in executive leadership. 90% of Kelly's clients achieve their goals, underscoring the effectiveness of her methods. As a keynote speaker, author, and podcast host, Kelly continues to influence the field of executive leadership.
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3moI believe that we all have episodes of burnout where we proved to be stronger than we thought. Reflecting on those moments and how we felt makes the challenges we face seem smaller