You’re waiting to be seen by a potential employer. You’re nervous because they may ask that dreaded question, “Why did you leave your last job?” You know the answer, but should you answer honestly, or try to fake it? Here is some advice from the pro’s…
Video No. 1 – How to Interview After Being Terminated – Ehow/Darryle Brown, Consultant
A simple intro to how to deal with this issue: Be honest, or it’ll come back to bite you! Let’s watch.
Video No. 2 – How to Explain Being Fired – by Kim Costa, Job Search Coach/snagajob
This entertaining video shows vignettes depicting the right and wrong ways to answer this all-important question.
Video No. 3 – Yet Another Way to Answer: “Why Were You Fired From Your Last Job?” by Don Georgevich/Job InterviewTools.com
Good advice on how to avoid sounding suspicious to the interviewer.
Generally speaking, having been terminated is not something you can easily hide. The best thing to do, we think is to design a strategy that is honest, but that fits you and your situation. Take this advice and shape it for your very own.
Happy Job Hunting!