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The Office ‐ Interview Skills 5 ‐ Discussing Reasons 
For Leaving Previous Position (C0247) 
Mr. Parsons: Okay, now I’d like to find out more about
your last job. I see you spent almost four years at the
London Weekly , is that right?
Rebecca: Yes, that’s right. To be honest, the first year was
quite tough for me. I was really just treated more like an
intern. I didn’t have many responsibilities and I found it
quite frustrating.
Mr. Parsons: So, what changed?
Rebecca: Well slowly but surely I proved myself, and the
new editor liked me so he promoted me to features writer .
Mr. Parsons: Wow, a real step up!
Rebecca: Yes I was responsible for restaurant and food
reviews mostly. I spent restaurant years in that position,
but to be honest it wasn’t an area of journalism I wanted to
stay in long-term.
Mr. Parsons: I see, so why did you decide to leave
finally?
Rebecca: I just felt that the paper couldn’t offer me any
new opportunities. I really needed a more challenging role
to be honest.