{"id":4223,"date":"2024-08-15T11:54:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kellymeerbott.com\/?p=4223"},"modified":"2024-08-15T11:54:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T15:54:26","slug":"how-to-discuss-burnout-in-job-interviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.kellymeerbott.com\/home\/how-to-discuss-burnout-in-job-interviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Leverage Burnout to Ignite Job Interviews  and Showcase Your Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4223\" class=\"elementor elementor-4223\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f6e2fa5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f6e2fa5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e63c72\" data-id=\"4e63c72\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd2dd39 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd2dd39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"article-editor-content__heading article-editor-content__has-focus\">Did you know:<\/h4><ul class=\"article-editor-content__bullet-list\"><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\"><strong>59%<\/strong> of American workers are currently suffering from burnout<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\"><strong>95%<\/strong> of HR leaders say employee burnout hurts workforce retention<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\"><strong>60%<\/strong> of employees say stress levels have risen for the past five years<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">So it may be time for a new role, but how do you explain leaving a job because it caused burnout to prospective employers?<\/p><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">It starts with reframing the conversation positively and professionally.\u00a0<\/p><h4 class=\"article-editor-content__heading\">Why Are Interviewers Asking About Burnout?<\/h4><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Burnout destroys workers&#8217; energy, enthusiasm, and passion, instead becoming exhaustion, frustration, distress, and disillusionment \u2014 so interviewers aren&#8217;t just being nosy when they ask about your experience with burnout.\u00a0<\/p><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">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.<\/p><h4 class=\"article-editor-content__heading\">Prepare For Your Interview<\/h4><ol class=\"article-editor-content__ordered-list\"><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">When deciding how to talk about burnout, don\u2019t complain about your past employer and don\u2019t use negative language. Keep the focus on yourself and the steps you&#8217;ve taken.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Demonstrate understanding of the organizational factors that contribute to burnout.\u00a0 Highlight your leadership strategies for managing stress, time, and self-care.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Spotlight what you learned from the experience, the strategies you\u2019ve employed, and focus on the strategies you\u2019ve implemented to prevent burnout in the future.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Proactively share the steps taken to prevent future burnout \u2014 such as seeking a better fit, a different culture, and opportunities that align with your professional goals.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Frame it as a strength. If your burnout was due to a values mismatch, explain how you&#8217;ve clarified your values and how a new role might be a better fit.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Redirect the conversation to share why you are excited about the new opportunity and how you believe this move is a positive step in your career.<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Keep it brief. Redirect by using real-life situations from your personal or professional life to demonstrate your problem-solving skills.<\/p><\/li><\/ol><h4 class=\"article-editor-content__heading\">Here&#8217;s how you can phrase your explanation.<\/h4><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Reframe your burnout experience into a career asset that demonstrates problem solving, resilience, and adaptability to prospective employers.<\/p><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><em>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&#8217;m looking for an opportunity where I can contribute while maintaining that balance. I&#8217;m excited about the possibilities here!<\/em><\/p><h4 class=\"article-editor-content__heading\">Questions To Assess Burnout Risk<\/h4><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Don\u2019t go from the frying pan into the fire! Here\u2019s what to ask to make sure that the new organization does not have a burnout culture.<\/p><ul class=\"article-editor-content__bullet-list\"><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">How many hours a week are expected to be successful in this position?\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">How many services\/clients do I have to be on-site or respond to within x hours?<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Are there services\/clients that I am solely responsible for?\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">What kind of response times are expected from my role?<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">If the workload becomes overwhelming, is there a support system?\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">Will I be involved with the hiring process?\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li class=\"article-editor-content__list-item\"><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">When working with underperforming employees, what does the company\u2019s Performance Improvement Plan look like?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\">So, the next time an interviewer asks about burnout, don&#8217;t sweat it. Take a deep breath, smile, and show them how you keep your professional fire burning bright without burning out.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"article-editor-content__horizontal-rule-container\" contenteditable=\"false\"><hr class=\"article-editor-content__horizontal-rule\" \/><div class=\"article-editor-content__horizontal-rule-delete-button-container\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><p class=\"article-editor-content__paragraph\"><a class=\"article-editor-content__link article-editor-content__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kellyameerbott\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Kelly Meerbott, PCC<\/em><\/a> <em>is a renowned expert in executive leadership. 90% of Kelly&#8217;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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