What would be a more acceptable way to say in a job interview that you resigned from the job because you can't keep a keen attention on details?

Just say that the job didn’t meet your expectations, or wasn’t a good fit for you. You don’t need to elaborate any more than that.

“Left to look for a position that was more focused on policy development and implementation.”

I suggest not saying that you left because of a job requirement, but that you are looking for an alternative. Write to what your strengths are.

Say the job did not match your current skills or carreer path and then go on to mentioning your current skill strengths so you turn it from a negative to a positive and hopefully avoid being asked what skills did you lack.

Have you already resigned? My first concern would be my unemployment benefits. Check with your local unemployment office before resigning.

I would be careful with resigning, because, at least in Germany, if you resign, you can not get unemployment benefits. You should find out if your country has similar rules.

I agree with @Pandora: “My last job wasn’t a good fit for me. I’m looking for one where I can employ my strengths to their greatest effect. Specifically…” and then you go into what you’re good at.

We do not have unemployment benefits in our country. And no I haven’t resigned yet but plan to move to another city once resigned. I am currently sending my resumes to other companies. I was hoping for answers on how to express my job ‘problem’ with my soon-to-be-‘past job’, and not answers on unemployment benefits.

Thank you @SavoirFaire , @Pandora, @zenvelo , @CWOTUS… you gave me ideas :)

@nikkiduq What country are you from? I’ll bet your unemployment rate there is a LOT lower than ours in America!

I don’t get why topics on unemployment rates and unemployment benefits are being raised here.

Because, first of all, we tend to assume most people are Americans until we learn otherwise. Therefore it was logical to assume you are an American, and that you might not be aware of how unemployment benefits work, i.e. if you quit you don’t get them. It was something we thought you should know.

Second, we tend to have conversations here.

Well, the broad topic is “employment”, and the flip side of that is “unemployment”. In most western countries (and most users here are from the US, Canada, western Europe and Australia, all countries with “unemployment benefits”) leaving a job without having another one lined up can be a stressful part of life, even with “unemployment benefits”.

I expect that since your country doesn’t offer unemployment benefits, then people don’t wait very long to find their next job. Good luck to you.

@nikkiduq First. do not raise why you left your last position unless asked. If you are going to another city, and they ask you, I would say it was because you were relocating to the new city.

If you are not leaving the city, I would say that you were wanting to work in (insert field of company you are interviewing with).

I apologize @nikkiduq for assuming you could draw unemployment benefits. I’d resign with a letter for my files thanking the current employer for the opportunity they had provided and stating that I’m looking to further my career and will be seeking employment elsewhere where there is room for advancement. That is also what I’d put on any future job applications or say in discussions with potential employers.

What’s to aplogize for @bkcunningham?
How long did you work there? If it was a short enough time you might not even have to list them.

Just a habit, @Dutchess_III. I usually say that to someone when they point out that I made a mistake about something we are discussing.

But you didn’t make a mistake! It was a logical assumption. Perfectly logical, given the lack of other specifics.

Oh, okay. Sorry I apologized. ; )

Stop it!!! LOL!!

I think something like the job was not a good fit, or that it didn’t match your expectations, is a good one.

I also agree with @Pandora.

For how long did you work in this job?

If it is just a couple of months, you may just not mention about it. You may talk about you took a break for personal or family reasons.

It may depend on your prospective employer too. Say cautiously so as not to make him feel you are not suitable or arrogant or irresponsible.

Also, discuss with your current employer how long you can work there, so that you can find another job and plan accordingly.

If you upload your resume online, update it frequently, at least weekly, cause employers or employment agencies sort according to date; they see latest resumes first.