Unpopular opinion: Aside from overtly lying, I would do whatever you need to do to get the job. Recruiters aren't private investigators. They're trying to place a ton of people. They'll verify employment, background check and *boom* unless you're a complete criminal you'll get it. This has worked for me and I'm up to 100k before 30. It's not that I'm dishonest it's that I focus on my FUTURE with them and not my PAST elsewhere. Unpopular opinion #2: Some employers aren't so honest about the job responsibilities and what you're getting yourselves into. I've seen HR deliberately change the job title to attract high-caliber talent only to bait and switch them into something not totally analogous once they start.
I think you shouldn't lie about things which can be easily verified like saying that you were let go because company closed and it still works. But it's different with performance issues because it's very subjective. Maybe, requirements for this role were set too high which made them unachievable, maybe it was a personal issue between an employee and a boss.
Good ideas and points here. I have been baited and switched before and have been hired under false pretenses. Business is war and frankly the past should be none of their business, only the future and what you can do for the company moving forward
Linda didn't do this for free. She did this to create leads for her business. You do this by adding value by giving something away for free, like this video, in hopes that you convert 1-2% of your viewers to clients for your business. Also having 660k RU-vid Subscribers isn't a bad income.
00:22 - You should not say things that express negativity towards your old employer. 00:45 - You should not overload the interviewer with details and in-depth reasons. 01:01 - You should not lie about why you left your last job. 01:25 - You should not look or feel awkward while answering this question. 01:41 - You should tell the truth. 01:51 - You should give sufficient details, but not a novel. 02:01 - You should go back to why you’re a good fit for the position they’re hiring for. 02:32 - Scenario 1 - You were let go, but not due to performance reasons. 03:53 - Scenario 2 - You were fired for performance reasons.
If you were let go with a severance package, it sounds more like you were "laid off" than "fired." When many people hear "fired," they tend to think "fired for cause," which is associated with a serious infraction at the workplace. While losing a job in any capacity is demoralizing and can affect your self-esteem, the more you are out in the work force, the more you realize people lose their jobs all the time. The higher up the ladder you go, the more it is an expected risk with any job, and you actually become a desirable candidate when you're a free agent again. For anyone reading I would try to word it that you mutually decided the position was not a good fit and that you learned a lot and stuck with it. People who are part of Human Resources Department and/or in charge of employing know this happens frequently in the business world. I would definitely quote anything in your written performance reviews that show your "strong upward trend" and include a reference or quotation from one of the managers with whom you had a great relationship, if possible. Spin it that you can take it on the chin and keep fighting, make it a positive experience. It might actually help your application much more than you think. Good luck to y'all reading this! I’d say it’s also important TO NOT LIE about the reasons you were fired, but you also don’t need to tell your next employer every detail about what happened. You don’t want to paint yourself in a bad picture for your next employer.
@@OwolabbyAzeez what if my previous employer is a sucker who fired me because my hand was injured on the site inspection during an internship? tell the truth? i dont think it is a good idea and i am also worried about my previous company badmouth me.
@@OwolabbyAzeez wow you live in dream land. i got laid off a few months back. and even a month of layoff the interviewers were quick to ghost on me. i changed my status from laid off to actively employed and those same interviewers were taking much linger during phone interview. and then even called me for second interview in person. so yeah all in all. its important to know the skills. the rest is a lying game to land the job. on top of referrals, internal candidates, nepotism, etc, lying is the only tool that will land you the job.
@@asadb1990 That is very true. I amongst many others that experience what you stated is very accurate and up-to-date in these modern times. Truth be told it is very sad that is the way of landing a job nowadays but I must also add that every job isn't the same so lying is only essential based on the question that is being asked by the interviewer and it is all within the knowledge of the person who's trying to land a job to know how to navigate around it whether being truthful or dishonest will help you move forward knowing that whatever route you take that it won't tie you back to anything that will prevent you from having a job. So I agree with ya!
@@Wicked-Lif3 yeah but i find it best to only lie about what you know. don't pull stuff out of the ass. if you can't back up the lie, don't claim it. for example i lie about my job gap but i know my "references" will cover it. but i would never lie about being a project manager leading a large team because i have never done that. i would claim im part of the team instead.
First she taught me how i will be hired. Second she taught me how to quit my job. Lastly she's teaching me how to defend myself in this kind of question. What a really flexible teacher!
Yes I need to know how to answer because I love my career but was in a toxic environment with a bully boss, with a abnormal high turn over. What do I say. I lasted several years but was miserable, it began to effect my mental and physical health. So I decided to finish my contract and quit. How in the world do I answer. At a recent job fair I just said I wanted to be closer to home. I know not a good answer. Please help me with this
You wouldn't, be generic. And then circle back to a benefit to the new employer for hiring you. Being truthful about why let go is not their business, why? Same reason an employer only verifies the dates you worked. You always want to be on the move thinking positive. Hope it helps
Hmm, might be hard to get a quality new employer to believe that. It could put doubt in the interviewer's mind about your ability to learn even though you know it wasn't your fault at all.
Bloggin Brandi true. What hurts more is that they make it seem like your fault when in reality, it's their fault and when the interviewer asks you to be honest, you really can't help but spew some truth there about your prev. employer. I am not saying all but you know?
You just don't mention that in the interview. Instead later on in the interview you can ask them what their policy in handling sexual harassment process. If they ask why you want to know, tell them you're just curious cause if you do tell them that you quit your last job because of sexual harassment between you and the boss, they may eventually give your previous boss a call and the dude may turn the story around. Another tip is longevity at your previous work place, if you only work there for rougher under six months before your resignation, you don't have to reference them at all. Heck you don't even need to list them in your resume.
Unless you are interviewed by a woman, do not mention this. They would just view you as a liability or a law suit waiting to happen. Instead, lie. If you don't get the job because they found out. Then there's nothing you can do about it.
I want to leave my current job because 1. It’s only part time and I need to work full time and 2. I don’t feel like I’m appreciated, the boss only says something if there’s a problem, and I’m never congratulated for the great work that I do. 3. I feel like I’ve mastered my current role and I feel like I can do so much more.
I am wondering how to explain if you had resigned from your last position because of a toxic environment and did not give 2 weeks notice. I was with this company for a significant amount of time, so i really can't leave them off my resume. It would leave a huge gap. I understand now that it wasn't wise to just up and quit. I regret that now. I agree that you should never bad-mouth your previous employer.
Finally I found someone that has the same experience as me into would leave me a huge gap have you found out what help you I been looking to do my resume I don’t know if I should put the company sings I just never show up
Ooh Lord...that's a tough one. I wouldn't know. I knew someone who did that, but she managed to find work afterwards. Don't know how she did it, but she got lucky somehow.
Hi Linda, I recently got laid off from my job due to the pandemic situation. I was asked the same question and answered the same pitch you gave. You can never go wrong by answering honestly 🧐👍🏻🤣
I don’t think it’s any of the company’s business why I left a previous employer. The future is what matters the most and what I can do for the company moving forward. Ive been baited and switched by companies, hired under false pretenses, been placed in toxic work environments with people who were abusive. Bottom line im not with any of my previous employers because it simply didn’t work out. If i tell the truth then im being negative, bad mouthing, or coming off as a whiner. The real question is how do you tell the truth without coming off in these ways?
If somebody has been fired from last job and thinks if they are honesty informed a interview abt the reason for leaving job...trust me they will never ever hire you...all you can do is have a good relation with any of your last company manager and give the interviewer that managers references for any queries...
Four question I asked on a job interview 1. How did you come to work here? 2. As a company what's the biggest challenge this year and how will this job help overcome it? 3. How will I measure my performance so I know I'm having positive impact on this challenge? 4. What additional skills or experience do you wish I had that would make me a better fit for this job?
Thank you for the helpful advice. What if your former boss was truly vindictive and psychologically compromised and laid off a mass number of employees because he was unable to manage them properly to achieve high productivity and effectiveness?
It is very good, but I am considering to leave the company. I am a 70 year old, and I love what I do, and I am very confident about that. I have been working for this company for about 28 years. My performance is above the average. Every single evaluation confirms that. I understand because my age; the opportunities are not going to be offered to me. Give a goal and a time to reach it, and will do it. But I want my supervisor to respect my time and my effort. It does not matter if I am getting paid for.
Thank you Linda your answers are spot on. My organisation is going through major restructure and we all are encouraged to find external jobs and I didn’t know how to put this perfectly in words without sounding bitter. You nailed it
This video is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!! One of those examples is literally what happened to me! Thank you so much! I feel even more confident for my interview tomorrow!! Sample answers were perfect!
Can you talk about getting fired within a virtual covid environment? I believe that this has been the case with several people being at a disadvantage because companies are not understanding, lack of training and communication is provided, and expectations from the employer are not realistic in the virtual environment. How does one measure up to these expectations, surpass them, and thrive being onboarded in a virtual world? Then, if you are to be let go, how does one adress that?
This is helping me a lot actually. I’ve always asked friends and family: how do I answer questions about why I was fired due to performance issues? They always shrugged and said I’d have to NOT say anything negative about past employers and just focus on the job positions themselves. But they never gave me any idea on WHAT exactly I should say. My past employer wanted someone with at least 5 years experience but hired me (entry level college grad) in a pinch with a promise of training me thoroughly. They did for a week and said they were available for questions but quickly grew frustrated with me after three months of nonstop misunderstandings. Micromanaging in the extreme started to happen. Things like how my handwriting should look, what was stapled or paper clipped, etc. And finally a week ago they fired me. I honestly don’t know how I’m going to find a new job. Or if I even can and will be forced to move back home at 24. I do know that advice like this could maybe help me if I get lucky. Thanks
Good advice for being let go for performance issues. I was fired after four weeks & had no idea what to say to my next prospective employer. Thanks so much!
If you were only there for 4 weeks then you don't have to reference them at all. In your resume list all your previous employers that you had work for which you had more than six months of experience with. Those are the ones that matter to the new employer the most as those are the ones that would benefit them due to long term experience. If you only list short term experience positions, that too would be a red flag to them. For me I once work at a manufacturing company for 2 years before I left for college which I later eventually work at a Pizza Hut but only for two months before getting the boots. When I return back to the workforce, I never reference Pizza Hut in my resume, only the manufacturing employer.
I'm quitting my job due to my current employer calling me 'lazy' due to not meeting her expectation in terms of editing product photos. I know my strength is at designing graphic so your example is really helpful to me. Thank you so much!
just say you are still working there and looking for a senior position to grow into. don't ever say you are unemployed because most employers won't ever call back.
Can anyone help me how should I answer this question, I left my previous employer because my micromanaging boss and I were not getting along. Isn't that the rule is never ever badmouth your employer?
I have to say - I'm a technical guy and do tend to think there's a lot of BS on the web about interviews and HR-related topics. This channel has however proved insightful and very good at making me think differently about these questions. There's still a lot of bs around but a least I now know there are islands of relevance out there. Thanks and congrats!
I quit my last job because they didn't uphold the contract payment wise, so evidently I'm still upset with my previous employer. However, thanks to this video, I have now a better idea of how to answer this question without involving negative feelings.
Well this is just my opinion, if it is severe enough you might get disability. Then you can do a part time job somewhere to make ends meet. The government allows people to work and get disability in most cases. A lot of people do that. My friend works at a place that helps disabled workers get jobs. Usually they work at the DMV taking driver license photos, or something low stress. A non profit is usually more understanding to.
I left my call center job because of toxic environment, bully supervisor, and irate manager...hope anyone can help me how to answer for interview preparations
What if you haven’t left but want to leave because you know they’re phasing out of the position or you want to get paid more? But you don’t want to mention how much you’re getting paid because you want to be able to leverage this later.
In my experience, no company today gives any more information than dates of employment and possibly salary information with consent. Many companies have polices about references too. There are many avenues for lawsuits when more information is disclosed. Unless you did something criminal you can say whatever you wan't at an interview.
This is very refreshing to read! Being on the honest side hasn't worked at all. My old manager was unkind and a very cold person and a bully. She still found a job and others say the same thing about her being cold.
During the last recession, I applied to some restaurant, got the interview, and it was going well until the Head Boss came over. They asked if I had any "experience" in a very condescending manner. I paused for a second, took a breath, and said "This is the 10th restaurant in this town that's asked me that. If you're looking for an 'experienced dishwasher' then you should put that on the sign out front." they gathered up all their papers and as we were parting I said "Yes, by the way, at a pizza joint in Delaware. Anyone can wash dishes."
Hi Linda, I just want you to know that I like the way you present yourself. Your choice of words, demeanor, and comments show that you are a true professional and that you know your subject. The interviewing tips that you present are very helpful. Thank you for your help, Peggy
I want to thank you for making these videos. I've found them incredibly helpful on 2 occassions - when I first came to Canada 3 years ago and now again - where I've gotten my 2nd job offer here. I was able to understand what recruiter look for in interviews and was able to highlight my candidacy the right way to them. Thank you so much for the videos again
Hello Linda. I am 60 yrs. old. Super fit, energetic and most people say I look 15 yrs younger. Here is my issue. Every online application either asks for your DOB or they ask ‘what year did you graduate high school”. They can easily do the math. If, and only if, they gave me a chance to interview they would realize I am not a decrepit old woman and would be an asset to anybody in my field. Online, if you do not answer that question, the application will not be finished. What can I do????
Wow, these angles are very interesting and helpful. So many times, employees are caught up in the ongoing changes that prevail in the working world that it can be difficult to explain a job change in the right way. Thanks so much.
A constant issue in my current interviews is the interviewers asking me about unstability in my career. They seem to think I have switched jobs very fast. How do I explain that without appearing apologetic, I really do have legit reasons for the moves whenever they have happened.
My simple answer has been . " My company by mistake hired a Mercedes driver to a Forklift one and hence I am looking for companies who need Mercedes drivers. Not necessarily if you have been fired Or laid off but when you felt that enough is enough and you need to take a firm decision to move. Thanks with Best Regards,
As for that first rule....here's another reason why you should NOT say things that express negativity towards your old employer. Because if you rant and rave about how bad your old boss was, your interviewer will think that you will also rant and rave about how bad the new boss is as well.
Superb solutions by Linda.. I am from India and your videos help me so much... I got a new job.. thank you so much... please keep uploading videos...All the best..God Bless You..
Well sir we are always told not to bad mouth our employers but the facts as they are, would like to present with your kind permission; As a UNIT HEAD I was always told this : 1.Don't forget u r just an employee. 2.We ran this business even before u joined us. 3.We became this big not because of u. 4.U r here to simply follow our instructions. 5.We will not change. Our DNA runs in our business and our people. This made me understand that I am sailing in a wrong boat and hence looking for companies that are congenial, structured, team oriented and above all professional. After going through your website and reviews on Glass Door, Indeed, Carrer Bliss etc I felt that your's is a company that respects and recognizes talent and hence here I am. Thanks, Regards,
What do you do if a boss was treating you poorly, prejudice & discriminating against you, then tried to fire you for some baloney reason just to get rid of you and look for someone else to treat badly? You know being forced out due to being different? Asking for someone i know.
I worked in oil field and upon asking why I left my previous job i said that I faced near death situation 3 times in 4 month period. And I was always more comfortable in this role...
I was fired from a job and they never told me a reason, all they said was "we can fire you at anytime for any reason" they never gave me a real reason.
Hi Linda! I really appreciate your videos, I'm going to have my first interview in english in a few day and your videos are making me more confident. Regards from Brazil!!!
Hi Linda, you’re videos are very helpful....need your advice, I resigned from my job as I had to take care of my dad...it’s been more than 1.5 years and I’m not getting any calls... Also have another gap of 6 months between my last job and the one before it...
Nice. I am instrumentation engineer, pass in 2017 batch, I worked in automation field for 1 year as programmer , company fired me as I didn't complete task on time . Now I am searching job but in every interview interviewer asked me "why you left your previous job?? " In one job interview I told interviewer that due to my personal reason I left my previous job. In second job interview I told since no salary increment so I left that job. But from companies I didn't receive positive reply . Plz suggest me proper reason..
I quit my last job because of low pay. I liked the job but it did not benefit me financially. Today, I do not like my job. But it pays far more than what most college graduates make, except that I do not have the crippling college bill. One does not have to like a job to stay working at it. If it pays good, stay with it. Your home life can be your rewarding part of your life. I do love my home life. Work only has to supply income, no more, no less.
I follow many your videos... I can say ALL SIMPLY AMAZING and Really all will Grate help to any person who is going to sit for an Interview.... When I hear Really I am wondering your personality and and the way of present.. Your videos really giving me super confident too.
this is great input thank you so much. Im currently job seeking and its been 5 years since Ive done any job seeking, interviews ect. so I have no idea what to expect from employers or as per what they ask. But I know for sure they will ask " why did I leave my last job" to be honest Im confused if it was a lay off or got termed. Because my ex-boss said I was being let go due to OVER STAFFED and the PA quit. I asked if it was due to poor performance he said no and this will not affect me for my refrence. he would be glad to give good refrence for me. I dont knwo because its been while and I still cant get that job or a good offer. HELP! i have an interview MONDAY and im kinda nervous. thanks so much for sharing
I loved my job, it is my only job and I was there for two years. My boss was a bit crazy though, threatening us, always said that we stole stuff from him (but could never prove it obviously), so I got fed up and gave my two weeks notice. He absolutely freaked out and told me to leave and to "say goodbye to my references". What the hell do I say in an interview? I was a perfect employee, so what do I say when I can't give reference in the interview? Its my only job so i kinda have to put it on my resume... Help!
Good thing is I can lie I resigned from my job so HR cant tell them nada my former works policy is when you resign no matter what you did the next employer only hears "Soso resigned gave two weeks notice was professional that's all we know and if my last job releases what I did HR said I can sue
I used to be an ex-pat executive Linda and I quit my full-time job with my husband because there's such a time that you will feel expendable. Companies are the “big guys” and we don’t go against them. They will always win because they set their own rules - Hire younger ones at lower pay and instruct you to teach them.. By the way, great video and channel. Thumbs up to you Linda👍
To be honest, employers shouldn't be asking that because "its breaching company policy". Most companies have that as part of their employment verification policy, so it doesn't make sense to even ask from the get go.
What is the best way to answer "Why are you looking for a job"? I get defensive because I am in-between jobs but would like to find a more clever way to respond.
I guess yes big time and, believe it or not we are in unhealthy world. and we want Peace and trust what are we talking about. instead we should be honest cos it doesn't mean Manager are all right. go to tribunal and see how many cases are open against such and such companies abusing their employee's right!! dumm it I think Business owner /CEO should look up into this and set up a new rules
I wasn't fired or laid off and put in a 2 weeks notice. How do you explain to an interviewer in a positive way that you left your previous job due to your employer constantly not paying you on time? I got bills. We all do. Those bills do not wait and I get past due fees and derogatory remarks on my credit score. So how can I explain this to my interviewer in a positive way this is my reason I left my previous job?
I am very fearful of what will look like when I explain why I got fired 3 months after a promotion. I miscalculated the risks of applying for a promotion in a different department that was going through changes. I did just for the money. It happened that I quickly realized it doesnt match with my goals despite being a good job, so I became unmotivated by myself and both me and manager realized I wasn't a good fit. Perhaps I could do the job but I was not willing to...my focus is in working through my masters and new hard skills I could not get in there. Here I am unemployed and guilty, I am 26 and had 2 years of company
