Questions About Leaving Your Job Employers almost always ask about why you left, or are leaving, your job. Be prepared with an explanation for why you're moving on. Do make sure the reasons you give match what past employers will say about you if they are contacted for a reference. Why are you leaving your job? Why do you want to change jobs? Why were you fired? Why were you laid-off? Why did you quit your job? Why did you resign? What have you been doing since your last job? Why have you been out of work so long?
