When it comes time to update your resume or prepare for an interview, one of the trickiest questions to navigate can be explaining why you left a previous job. The way you articulate your reasons for leaving can significantly impact potential employers' perception of you as a candidate. It is important to frame your departure in a positive light, focusing on professional growth and future opportunities rather than any negative experiences you may have had.

Followings are the good reference because they are all legitimate reasons an employee can decide to move on to a new position.

• Limited growth at company
• Good reputation and opportunity at the new company
• Looking for a new challenge
• Good career opportunity
• Went back to school
• Relocation
• Change in career path
• Company downsized
• Company went out of business
• Reorganization or merger
• Long commute
• Needed a full-time position
• Position eliminated
• Position ended
• Offered a permanent position
• Landed a higher paying job
• Seeking more responsibility
• Seasonal position
• Not enough work or challenge
• Stayed home to raise family
• Not compatible with company goals
• Retired

And followings are bad reasons for leaving a job. Even if it's true, there are some reasons you shouldn't use. It's not a good idea to bad mouth your past jobs, bosses or companies or to share too much personal information.

• My boss was a jerk
• Hated my job
• My mom made me quit
• Manager was stupid
• Let go for tardiness
• No transportation
• Injured
• Arrested
• Rocky marriage
• Didn't like the schedule
• Didn't want to work as many hours
• Let go for harassment
• Childcare issues
• Passed over for promotion
• Didn't get along with co-workers
• Job was too difficult
• Overtime was required
• Bored at work