Next-Level Career Mentors

Stop Telling the Truth About Why You Left Your Last Role

Job interviews are not the place to unpack toxic workplaces or your "career break". If you're a job seeker explaining a bad manager, or workplace discrimination-you might be telling the truth, but you’re also scaring off recruiters. Hiring teams are trained to screen for “risk,” not nuance. This week’s newsletter shares exactly what to say when asked, “Why did you leave your last job?” so you stay credible, confident, and in control of the conversation.

You're Not Unqualified-You're Playing Small

You’re Not Unqualified, You’re Playing Small Fear, perfectionism, and outdated advice are keeping too many talented professionals stuck. Kara, a seasoned Black woman in tech, wasn’t landing interviews - not because she lacked skills, but because her story wasn’t being told in a way that got noticed. With the right strategy, mindset shift, and authentic networking approach, she went from invisible to in-demand.