HOW TO TALK ABOUT BEING FIRED DURING A JOB INTERVIEW
- 1. How to TalkAbout Being Fired During a Job Interview
- 2. If you were fired from your last position,it can be tough to talk about.
- 3. Here’s how to handle your interview so you don’t blow your chance of landing the job.
- 4. The interviewer knows getting fired is an uncomfortable topic.
- 5. They’re watching to see how well you handle it.
- 6. Treat it like any other question about how you managed a challenging situation.
- 7. The interviewer may know more than you expect about how you lost your last job.
- 8. They could have been in touch with your previous employer.
- 9. Takeaway: Never assume your interviewer doesn’t have all the facts at their disposal.
- 10. Never Lie
- 11. Be upfront. Don’t shift blame or justify your actions. Stick with the facts.
- 12. Don’t risk losing a job offer when the employer finds out you weren’t truthful.
- 13. Takeaway: Even if you think you lost your job unfairly,an interview isn’t the place to say so.
- 14. Look for Ways to Reframe the Situation
- 15. There are good ways to relate the facts. For example:
- 16. “I wasn’t a good fit for the job.I’m looking for a position where I can contribute in a positive way.”
- 17. This shows you recognize what went wrong and wish to avoid a similar situation.
- 18. Takeaway: You can be honest without shooting yourself in the foot.
- 19. Looking for a new job after getting fired isn’t fun or easy,but it is a situation you can navigate with a little help.
- 20. When you’re ready to jump back into the job market, let GPS guide you to the right employers.