We've established why you should explain that you've been fired. Now let's deal with the "how" of it.
- First, establish why you were fired in the first place. Not for anybody else, but for yourself. Was it because of performance issues? Was it because your manager just didn't "like" you? Was it your behaviour that put someone off? Was it fair, or justified?Remember that the onus is upon you to make the employer feel comfortable about hiring you. They don't really care for your personal issues. They just want to know that they are doing the right thing by hiring you, so they need to know how you feel about being fired.
- Never badmouth the previous employer. Even if you are very angry and upset because you feel you were unfairly treated, don't say so. Words like "unpleasant experience" are the farthest you can go. Instead, focus on what you learnt at the company, and also be sure to mention what you learned out of this, how it improved your relationship skills, or how you learnt to be careful with your words and behavoiur, because it can be misconstrued in many ways.Don't use the interview to put down your previous company – use it instead to highlight what you can do for the company you wish you join!
- If it wasn't for a performance issue you were let go, but some personality issues, it helps to get a reference letter from previous colleagues, or even the very manager who fired you, which vouches for your skills, performance and commitment. But that doesn't mean you are off the hook. You have to explain what it was that didn't go down well with your managers – and say how you have improved or what you have learned after that experience.
- On the other hand, if it was due to unsatisfactory performance that you were let go, and there is no way to get a glowing reference from your previous bosses, you must rely on giving the interviewer the bare facts at the interview. Start off on a positive note, saying how great it was working there and how much you learned. Then get to the "but..." section. Tell them what happened in a non-committal tone. Don't try to defend yourself or put down your managers. Just state the facts. Then conclude with what you learned from the situation, and how it has made you a better, more responsible person.Don't be over-enthusiastic nor too self-deprecatory. That is why a non-committal tone of voice is essential.You must remember that the interviewer might check back with your previous employer to check if what you said was true. So be truthful. Also, stick to your story if you have to undergo multiple interviews! You don't want to sound like you are contradicting yourself.
Being fired is not as uncommon as you might think. And employers know very well what differences of opinion can cause. So, don't worry about future employers being entirely closed to people who have been fired.
Ultimately, being honest and positive about the firing is a better bet than anything else during the job application process. Your confidence, and your ability to accept the past will hold you in good stead during this difficult time. Remember, it is entirely dependent on how you make the employers feel about you!
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