Left job because of a negative, mean boss.?
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Only if they ask. Do not release any information freely.
I worked for many companies hiring potential employees.
If the question arises, deal with it.
Don't tell them you left because of a mean boss. Say something like, I left because of the stress I had due to the robbery, and there was no support from my department heads.
If asked, "why did you leave your past job".you need to answer something like, "to find a better opportunity", "to be challenged more", "looking for a company with better career opportunities", etc.
You have no need to tell them what you told us.
Be warned, if they call they company can only answer the question of whether you are "rehireable".I assume their answer would be yes.
Tell them the companies goals didn't match yours.
That you were looking for a different type of work.
That the robbery freaked you out.
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I had basically the same problem. I am going to art school and left a bank, so I said i was looking for somethinig "art related".
Use a proactive reason. You needed growth, the job changed, you wanted to expand your knowledge about X. But what ever you do don't say it was because of your bad boss. I hope that this same boss won't be the one to give you a reference at the bank. Can you get letters or reccomendation from other people in the bank to counter anything your boss might say? Also I 'd be sure to present your achievements.
Keep it short and sweet.
No one you're interviewing with will want to hear about your poor experiences with previous employers no matter who's truly at fault. They want to hear about how you were part of a successful team and what your role on the team was. Stick to the positive.
If they do ask, tell them something cheesy like: While I did enjoy being successful for my previous employer and myself, I felt my growth opportunities were limited. I'm hoping to find a company I can grow with for the next 5 to 10 years. A company that will allow me to use all of my ability, provide a little more challenge day to day, provide a positive work enviroment, and reward my success.
They should be drooling at that point. Be sure to listen to every word your interviewer says, then think about what he said, then answer. Never interupt.
At some point the interviewer will ask if you have any questions. This is where the real interview begins. The harder you interview the company, the more interested in you they'll be.
Ask about the company, ask about the position they have you in mind for. Ask about the company's success. Ask how the company measures success and how they create and monitor success. Ask where he/she see's the company going in 5-10 years. What type of growth is available to you and on what time frame? How do they give raises/promotions/bonus?
If you feel comfortable, ask your interviewier how the other candidates compare?
Be personable but aggressive.
Good Luck!
Be honest with them and let them know percisely what happen. Try to take off any negative spin that you can. Potential employers don't like to hear negative thoughts from new employees. Explain that your old job did not help you reach the goals you had been promised. Something like that.
What kind of a reference did your old employer give you, if any?
If a neutral or positive reference, just say that you left because you wanted a change. Tell your potential employers that a career with them sounds more interesting than the one you left behind.
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