May 28th, 2008 | by Robert |
So you hated your boss and then you sent in your resignation (or he terminated you before you could even draft a letter of resignation). After applying for another company, the interview looks at your work history and begins asking about how you left your previous company. What do you say?
Never bad-mouth your previous employer. To the interviewer, it looks as though you’re unprofessional and have a bad attitude towards work. Instead, calmly tell them that you have decided to move on despite the challenges you experienced with your previous employer and what you garnered from the experience.
Don’t act like a victim, be a survivor. Being downsized and fired is an unpleasant fact. Accept the situation for what it is rather than vent it all on the interviewer. It shows that you have the capability to adapt quickly to any situation.
Never burn bridges with your former employer, your experience with them will help you in getting the next better job.
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