Just say, “Things didn’t work out. I then decided to pursue an organization with that is more in line with what I actually want in terms of career, work-life balance, and mission statement.”
Yeah you can do that with low paying jobs or of little importance. I was first hired for classified work at Lockheed and NASA and paid very well. Had background checks as far back as high school talking to my former school teacher and others. After that my resume spoke for itself and no problem being employed in aerospace. Even after being retired for 6 weeks I'm contacted by SpaceX.
BlackWorldTraveler Yea those Engineering companies have the strictest background. My dad has been an Engineer all his life. Anyway when I was kid in the 90s before he got the job some managers actually came to the house and talked to a couple of our neighbors lol. He got the job but I think that’s too much
Outward:"I left as a result of disagreement with management" Inward:"that disagreement was that my manager was letting me go and I did not agree with that decision"
I agree with Dave, but one option might be to take a temporary job doing something different, then after a while, apply for a better job in your career area.
I once had to explain why I stopped working a certain job, and I told the truth without telling too much. I basically told them that it wasn't a good fit because of a hostile work environment where I felt unwanted and unheard without telling the interviewer exactly what happened.
I disagree. A lot of hiring managers will hear “DANGER! ABORT!” if you say you made a mistake. They will think you don’t know how to communicate and interview because everyone sugar coats things during interviews. So they’ll think you’re clueless. Instead, just say that you decided to take some time off to take care of some other priorities (clean up a property to sell, take care of an ill family member, etc.)
Then those are the types of companies that you don't want to work for cause lying is habitual and expected for them. Telling the truth is always the best policy. Remember, you're interviewing them as well.
There was a time in my life when I had two jobs. I was fired from one job, but I kept the other job. Several months later, I started looking for a second job. Interviewers asked me questions about the job that I currently had. They were not asking about the employer that I was no longer working for.
Texas is right to hire, right to fire. So, a lot of employers won't give a reason for dismissing an employee and the employee is therefore clueless, and can't explain in an interview what the problem is...
Usually when you're let go without reason, it's seen as a layoff. In most cases, it's a benefit not to know why you were let go. Conversations with future employers are much easier since it's a simple response: "I was laid off." Employers usually don't dig deeper after learning about layoffs since it's not at all uncommon or shameful.
You're time is too valuable to work for anyplace that doesn't treat you with basic respect. You tell a potential employer the truth- 100% of the time. Those company and people of value will appreciate it. Those who are looking for a reason not to hire you are not worthy and so, it will never matter what you say anyway. Stay true to who you are and your experience. They are hiring humans, imperfect humans. You will bring something to them that they need. Not matter what the mistake is- SHOW THEM THAT THEY NEED YOU! Everyone who lies in their interview gets caught eventually and that shows more about you than 5 minutes of vulnerability ever will.
I've had to go through this. A key thing to do is find out if your former employer has made you not eligible for rehire. If so, this may encourage you to bring up the termination issue preemptively during interviews. A concern would be that an interested manager will likely inform their HR rep of their interest to hire this candidate. The HR rep would likely contact your former employer and discover that you are not eligible for rehire. It is best not to surprise your potential next employer.
Your former employer must be very careful what they say. Some will do no more than confirm you worked there and from when to when. That said, I had a neighbor who was a recruiter and she said they had code words that would give information without actually saying anything.
There is no way for future employees to know whether you were fired or not. So why volunteer that information? That guy sounds like he potentially has had a stable career in terms of being fortunate enough to stay at jobs for A LONG TIME before going to the next. Never ever share that you were fired and say you left due to it not aligning with you, not challenging you enough, or wanting to take a new direction instead.
It REALLY depends on the company you are applying for. My buddy was in this situation and got denied a few jobs when questioned. But I think the best thing to do is own it and make a lesson out of it, and show that you have learned. The question is, how many mistakes were made and how many talks were had? Also what kind of mistake?
@@longaway3693 Everyone forgets that when someone gets terminated they are desperately wanting to go to another company in the same industry which is a small community , You need that job ASAP you have no choice to lie, and hope your name doesn't come up from somebody that may no someone at that previous employer.
What did you do? Did you do something again policy? Or were you terminated for cause? If it was a small matter I would not go into details about it. If it’s something that would show on a background check you need to be very upfront about the situation. Otherwise people make mistakes often at work. Don’t focus on that, the job didn’t work out I appreciated the experience and looking forward to this new opportunity.
Sleeping with a coworker should not be something you get fired for, and is ultimately none of the companies business, regardless of whether or not it is morally correct.
There’s a very specific way to answer that question that I recommend; It comes down to 1. Your value proposition 2. How you’re better for it 3. Tell it with confidence
Wrong. If a candidate can't admit to or come up with mistakes they made in the past, that teaches me that they lack self reflection and likely learn slow. Everyone makes mistakes, every day. You want to hire the ones that learns from them.
Always be 100% honest in an interview. If they ask, tell them the truth. But make sure you explain what you learned from that mistake. Employers want to see growth and potential in people🔥🔥
You could also say that the job wasn’t a “good fit” and be prepared to explain why if they press but yeah, I wouldn’t mention it unless they brought it up.
They know that by law your former employer can’t say nothing, other than employment dates. So they want to see if they can get it out of you. So if it wasn’t your fault tell the truth. If it was your fault tell the truth own up to it. Tell them what you learned from it. If they don’t hire you so what!! Their loss! Now you know what kinda people they are. It wasn’t meant to be! Keep it moving!! Keep trying until you land something. And just don’t mess up again. DON’T GIVE UP! Good luck!
I always tell my people that there is a big difference between making a mistake and making a bad decision. And don't get the two confused. Hitting a wall with a forklift is a mistake, deciding to not follow a procedure and making Non-Quality product is a bad decision. The difference is that when making a bad decision you as a person had a choice. You chose to take a short cut, and 9 times out of 10 it was to save time. I know it is said all the time, but it is so true. We say we don't have time to do it right, but we always find time to do it over. So frustrating.
What if you get fired for a dumb reason? I know someone who got fired because their credit card didn't get properly processed at the breakroom self-checkout machine when buying a soda and they said he stole, even though he didn't realize it and offered to pay it back.
Nope, nope and nope. Once you agreed to work for someone else dream. you automatically give up your freedom, Once you signed an employment contract you are obligated to follow company's Policy. As an employee you are not you, you are a company asset. The rest is pure BS. Thanks god it's only for a third of your day.
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A lot of times if it wasn't a personal slight against your supervisor, he/she will still give you a good reference. They still might want to see you eat, just not at thier table.
Hi I am hoping my question can be answered. I am being let go because I was dishonest… I am regretful and sorry about my mistake. How do I convey this in a future job interview? It is something that I have learned from and will never ever do again, but now I am terrified that I won’t ever get hired again. Any advice is welcome
Just say that your previous company was laying off employees due to financial constraints. Then say you are a better person because of it because you learnt a lot from this experience - BECAUSE you would want to contribute to a company where solution-based thinking and positivity is the norm. Because ultimately, YOU love finding solutions to problems, contributing, and doing the best that you can with a positive and open mindset. Then you list 2 examples where you actually did solve problems, were open to suggestions, and what the outcomes were because of your actions. Turn this question around to something positive, and don't be overly aggressive etc.. Don't underestimate the power of the word "because". Use it when you are on the defense in an interview and be open enough, but don't give yourself a kill shot. If you are in this situation, you don't need to make it harder for yourself.
This question will depend on what you want in an employer. If you are honest, own up to your mistake in an interview, state what you did wrong, state what you tried to do right (but still got fired) and the potential employer sees value in your honesty and still hires you, that is a good employer to keep. But if an employer immediately blacklist you because of that mistake, that is not a good employer to work for imo.
Companies talk with other companies even competing companies. So there is a chance that the manager interviewing the candidate may have a friend/network in the company that you got fired from and find out. That manager may ask your previous employer unofficially about your termination. I've seen this happen a few times and I work in HR. The chances of the prospective employer finding out the truth is low but it is still there is the possibility.
The previous company isn't allowed to give put details on your termination only able to say if you are eligible for rehire or not so don't offer up details. I would say I was laid off or let go because of creative differences.
I was fired. I was in serious error. And when appropriate, I was honest. The interviewer laid down my application, looked me dead on the eye and said. I value honesty which is integrity, and, you showed me the character of your quality of courage. Can you start right now? (I will probably always remember the exact words). I started right then. Have never been more satisfied and enthusiastic about the job and everyone I work with ...I think the feelings and beliefs are mutual. BUT ! The annual company sponsored family picnic has a baseball game which gets REAL serious !! LOLZ 😉
I thought your former employer can only say when you were hired and the date that you stoped working there. Is it legal for them to say you are not going to be able to be rehired ? 🤷♂️
If you are not pending criminal charges, just simply say "Mu growth in that position had stopped and i'm looking to continue my growth in my career..."
I own a mobile pet grooming company and I made a tuff decision to fire one of my groomers because he continue to leave the van filthy at the end of every day. I have verbally talked to him about it, txt him, write him up for it and suspended him 2 times and no good results.
If you ever made a major mistake at work, the type that Dave was not very comfortable with....seek some sort of counseling. A few psychology sessions can be good for you and will support a claim that you were remorseful and spent time working and improving yourself. 💓
I’ve been trying to get fired for the last three years and my dad and family will not do it! All their jobs are night jobs and I really dislike working nights? I could walk away and get another job, but then I’ll feel bad because they are having a hard time finding good employees to work their jobs. If they are firing me then it’s out of my hands and I won’t feel as bad?
I worked with a guy who got caught taking upskirt pics on a nearby college campus during his lunch break. Good luck explaining that to a potential employer.
lol... I think there's a Seinfeld episode about that. The distance between one button hole to the next is "off"'. If he were to button the one referenced, it would look funny too. Although, in this case, I think it looks funnier being all wide open and with chest hair exposed!
I get Dave’s righteous anger against people with a lack of integrity, but what if the person was fired for such a reason and then genuinely repented afterwards?
How about if you've been at a company for 30 years with a pension, then all the sudden they subjectively decide you suck meanwhile they stop offering the pension to new hires and go on a hiring spree of new young people. They've been trying to push me out for 2.5 years, I'm still there. Kinda thinking I'd rather get fired or laid off at this point. If I eventually have to find a new job explaining that reason for getting fired doesn't sound bad at all to a new employer I would think.
Don’t, don’t worship corporate drones, if they won’t hire you then you don’t want to work there anyway. That said, own it! Own your professional mistakes!
people change. even if it was a moral issue you can learn and grow from those too. life changes. people get delivered out of bad marriages, addictions and depression so they don't make the same choices.
What is the company going to say when called for employment verification? Most of the time prospective employers can only get dates of employment and eligible for rehire or not eligible for rehire. I’m not sure your past employer can discuss why your were fired with another company. Prospective employers rely on references mostly.
How about a company that doesn't know how to forecast sales based off past 90 days. I'm shipping 4 pairs of boots next day air. This is done frequently. I think I'm about ready to retire for good and watch their ship go down in flames 😂. What do I know though, I only did marketing and data for the past 8 years within USAREC before retirement.
My current boss knows about me being let go. In fact, my coworker was also terminated the same place I was let go too. He's been at our current job for 2 yeas and I've been there for over a year now. Way better place than our last place.
What do you think about saying that your job was not a good fit? Saying that your job was not a good fit can mean a lot of different things. If your skills are not good enough, then your job is not a good fit. If you make egregious mistakes, then you are not meeting the expectations of your job and if you don't meet the expectations of the job, then your job is not a good fit.
I think this question is to vague to give a good answer to because it completely depends on the specific situation. This could have been a repeated Behavior/mistake like constantly coming in late too many times. Or it could have been a one time big deal which could be worse. I think you need far more information regarding the person, the mistake they made, and the field they are working in. But to actually get fired for a mistake generally means you actually did something really egregious and it was a one-off are you had a repeated behaviour you didnt change despite write ups.
I accidentally fell for an email scam that I was targeted for. I apologized and quickly remedied the situation. Is that a reflection of my bad judgement (character flaw) or a business mistake?
That's a common mistake and companies have IT teams training employees on how to spot such emails. I would share that error if I needed. I think the key is not to blame others but show that you learned something. That will give your employer confidence in you owning your actions, taking responsibility, and growing from a mistake. Best wishes
@@ClaxtonBay123 Sorry, I have never been questioned for my past salary. However, I have reported my asking salary. I agree with your point but that was not "an error" that people make in a previous job.
Depends..if it's a high school diploma or less type of job, then no one really checks. Now If it's a job that requires a college degree, then that's a diff story.
@@RhinoXpress I have worked for more than one federal government agency and they may verify your data, regardless of no college degree, if the job is sensitive like working with patients.
What a topic. Dave mentions sleeping with the boss's wife, snorting cocaine and sleeping with a coworker while you're married, all in about 4 minutes. Was he in a weird mood!
Jobs are becoming difficult for people who don't like being given politically correct training seminars as an ongoing employment requirement. Yes, I'm white & male.
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Sometimes honesty isn't the best policy. Most companies are looking for a reason NOT to hire you. Don't volunteer one for them.
Facts!!!!
lying is sin
Exactly Its best to lie if it is brought up
And when you’re DESPERATELY in need of a replacement job because we all got bills. I mean do you want to take that risk? Lol
@@betterthanemril988 better to die than to lie.
These employers act like they themselves don't have mistakes. Personally and business wise. We're not robots we are humans..
this
exactly
Never admit u where fired. No matter what even if the guy interviewing you has been himself fired in the past he wont think YOUR reason is good
Have you seen it or has it happen to you?
I'd never say that. Terrible way to sell yourself in an interview
Same!
Just say, “Things didn’t work out. I then decided to pursue an organization with that is more in line with what I actually want in terms of career, work-life balance, and mission statement.”
Nothing wrong with honesty. I as an employer would respect that more than hearing it from a reference
@@qotsawhiskey86 Bad idea when they do a reference check and you get caught out. Then you for sure won't get the job.
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They won’t disclose that information. Just start date and end date.
Just lie, these companies look at you as just a number so you need to look at your employer as just a number.
Yeah you can do that with low paying jobs or of little importance.
I was first hired for classified work at Lockheed and NASA and paid very well.
Had background checks as far back as high school talking to my former school teacher and others.
After that my resume spoke for itself and no problem being employed in aerospace.
Even after being retired for 6 weeks I'm contacted by SpaceX.
BlackWorldTraveler Yea those Engineering companies have the strictest background. My dad has been an Engineer all his life. Anyway when I was kid in the 90s before he got the job some managers actually came to the house and talked to a couple of our neighbors lol. He got the job but I think that’s too much
@@blackworldtraveler3711Do you want to be my friend on Linkedin?
Outward:"I left as a result of disagreement with management"
Inward:"that disagreement was that my manager was letting me go and I did not agree with that decision"
Tell them you were let go due to COVID-19....Simple
I agree with Dave, but one option might be to take a temporary job doing something different, then after a while, apply for a better job in your career area.
I once had to explain why I stopped working a certain job, and I told the truth without telling too much. I basically told them that it wasn't a good fit because of a hostile work environment where I felt unwanted and unheard without telling the interviewer exactly what happened.
I disagree. A lot of hiring managers will hear “DANGER! ABORT!” if you say you made a mistake. They will think you don’t know how to communicate and interview because everyone sugar coats things during interviews. So they’ll think you’re clueless. Instead, just say that you decided to take some time off to take care of some other priorities (clean up a property to sell, take care of an ill family member, etc.)
Or were self-employed.
Then those are the types of companies that you don't want to work for cause lying is habitual and expected for them. Telling the truth is always the best policy. Remember, you're interviewing them as well.
There was a time in my life when I had two jobs. I was fired from one job, but I kept the other job. Several months later, I started looking for a second job. Interviewers asked me questions about the job that I currently had. They were not asking about the employer that I was no longer working for.
I am so glad I saw this one. I am currently in a situation like this, and I did not put my job (one I got fired from on my resume).
It’s a tough situation, but you gotta do the right thing
Companies don’t do the right thing so who cares
Just say “the vision I have for myself was not in line with the vision for the company so I moved on”
Texas is right to hire, right to fire. So, a lot of employers won't give a reason for dismissing an employee and the employee is therefore clueless, and can't explain in an interview what the problem is...
That’s good. Just make up an excuse that paints you in a good light.
Thusly why I never put that I was fired on anything. Most companies dont talk to anyone at the company anyway for employment verification
Usually when you're let go without reason, it's seen as a layoff. In most cases, it's a benefit not to know why you were let go. Conversations with future employers are much easier since it's a simple response: "I was laid off." Employers usually don't dig deeper after learning about layoffs since it's not at all uncommon or shameful.
Unfortunately, as soon as you tell an employer that you were fired, they want nothing to do with you, which is an abusing hiring practice.
What I do is when they tell me why did you left that job I just say for better opportunities
You're time is too valuable to work for anyplace that doesn't treat you with basic respect. You tell a potential employer the truth- 100% of the time. Those company and people of value will appreciate it. Those who are looking for a reason not to hire you are not worthy and so, it will never matter what you say anyway. Stay true to who you are and your experience. They are hiring humans, imperfect humans. You will bring something to them that they need. Not matter what the mistake is- SHOW THEM THAT THEY NEED YOU!
Everyone who lies in their interview gets caught eventually and that shows more about you than 5 minutes of vulnerability ever will.
Don’t say. Hiring manager will right away assume you have no common sense and social skills to even tell him that 😂
I've had to go through this. A key thing to do is find out if your former employer has made you not eligible for rehire. If so, this may encourage you to bring up the termination issue preemptively during interviews. A concern would be that an interested manager will likely inform their HR rep of their interest to hire this candidate. The HR rep would likely contact your former employer and discover that you are not eligible for rehire. It is best not to surprise your potential next employer.
He’s referring to the company that the person go
Your former employer must be very careful what they say. Some will do no more than confirm you worked there and from when to when. That said, I had a neighbor who was a recruiter and she said they had code words that would give information without actually saying anything.
There is no way for future employees to know whether you were fired or not. So why volunteer that information? That guy sounds like he potentially has had a stable career in terms of being fortunate enough to stay at jobs for A LONG TIME before going to the next. Never ever share that you were fired and say you left due to it not aligning with you, not challenging you enough, or wanting to take a new direction instead.
Feels like this is where old school meets new school haha.
What if they call the company for a reference ?
Why tell the truth when everyone else is lying 🤔
It REALLY depends on the company you are applying for. My buddy was in this situation and got denied a few jobs when questioned. But I think the best thing to do is own it and make a lesson out of it, and show that you have learned. The question is, how many mistakes were made and how many talks were had? Also what kind of mistake?
Don’t say you left. They aren’t going to call your “current” employer.
Untrue. Any good reference check will do current employer as well. Even after conditional job offer
@@longaway3693 Everyone forgets that when someone gets terminated they are desperately wanting to go to another company in the same industry which is a small community , You need that job ASAP you have no choice to lie, and hope your name doesn't come up from somebody that may no someone at that previous employer.
I HATE interviews, either you want me or you don't. Let's not play games.
What did you do? Did you do something again policy? Or were you terminated for cause?
If it was a small matter I would not go into details about it. If it’s something that would show on a background check you need to be very upfront about the situation.
Otherwise people make mistakes often at work.
Don’t focus on that, the job didn’t work out I appreciated the experience and looking forward to this new opportunity.
Sleeping with a coworker should not be something you get fired for, and is ultimately none of the companies business, regardless of whether or not it is morally correct.
I miss the days when Dave did the shows by himself I don't like the sidekick act added to Dave.
Dave is in his late 50s and is gonna hand this thing off at some point in the next 5-10 years. Gotta start grooming other personalities sometime.
There’s a very specific way to answer that question that I recommend; It comes down to 1. Your value proposition 2. How you’re better for it 3. Tell it with confidence
Given the choice between a candidate that made a mistake and one who didn’t, the latter will be selected every time.
Wrong. If a candidate can't admit to or come up with mistakes they made in the past, that teaches me that they lack self reflection and likely learn slow.
Everyone makes mistakes, every day. You want to hire the ones that learns from them.
NEVER ADMIT YOUR WHERE FIRED LOL. Terrible advice. Only be honest when it benefits you. Don’t say more than necessary, use selective honesty.
No one is allowed to ask you how you left your previous job. You can offer that up, but it’s illegal for anyone to ask.
Always be 100% honest in an interview. If they ask, tell them the truth. But make sure you explain what you learned from that mistake. Employers want to see growth and potential in people🔥🔥
We’ll see after 5 months go by and no one wants to hire a guy that “blew it “
Gross. No.
Except stealing. A hiring manager even said never admit that huehue
No they don't. They want someone who will jump straight into the job with minimal training who won't weird out the current team.
Excellent advice. Everyone who say to lie about is contributing to the moral decay in this country.
You could also say that the job wasn’t a “good fit” and be prepared to explain why if they press but yeah, I wouldn’t mention it unless they brought it up.
Getting fired falls under the category of not being a good fit.
@@someperson9536 What’s your suggestion to explain getting fired?
@@marissa5074 Explain why you were fired, what you learned, and how you are going to avoid getting fired in the future.
They know that by law your former employer can’t say nothing, other than employment dates. So they want to see if they can get it out of you. So if it wasn’t your fault tell the truth. If it was your fault tell the truth own up to it. Tell them what you learned from it. If they don’t hire you so what!! Their loss! Now you know what kinda people they are. It wasn’t meant to be! Keep it moving!! Keep trying until you land something. And just don’t mess up again. DON’T GIVE UP! Good luck!
I always tell my people that there is a big difference between making a mistake and making a bad decision. And don't get the two confused. Hitting a wall with a forklift is a mistake, deciding to not follow a procedure and making Non-Quality product is a bad decision. The difference is that when making a bad decision you as a person had a choice. You chose to take a short cut, and 9 times out of 10 it was to save time. I know it is said all the time, but it is so true. We say we don't have time to do it right, but we always find time to do it over. So frustrating.
What if you get fired for a dumb reason? I know someone who got fired because their credit card didn't get properly processed at the breakroom self-checkout machine when buying a soda and they said he stole, even though he didn't realize it and offered to pay it back.
Nope, nope and nope. Once you agreed to work for someone else dream. you automatically give up your freedom, Once you signed an employment contract you are obligated to follow company's Policy. As an employee you are not you, you are a company asset. The rest is pure BS. Thanks god it's only for a third of your day.
A third, it feels like my whole day.
With these situations, people should write in with fake names and tell Dave exactly what happened so that he can give more specialized advice.
Intense but ALWAYS awesome feedback and guidance! Yes, two categories...mistakes and horrible decisions.
It's motivated me to make my business videos too but female perspective!
A lot of times if it wasn't a personal slight against your supervisor, he/she will still give you a good reference. They still might want to see you eat, just not at thier table.
Hi I am hoping my question can be answered. I am being let go because I was dishonest… I am regretful and sorry about my mistake. How do I convey this in a future job interview? It is something that I have learned from and will never ever do again, but now I am terrified that I won’t ever get hired again. Any advice is welcome
Just simply say you were let go and the workplace was just not the right fit.
I blew it ? Thats horrible advice. Ask a lawyer to spin it for you in words lol
Yeah hes more concerned with his image than giving the best advice.
Or he’s just honest. Go figure.
It is not an appropriate language for an interview. I would watch my words, but I am not giving career advice here...
I’m sorry but your advice isn’t right. Never share that you were fired. You’ll never get hired.
Just say that your previous company was laying off employees due to financial constraints. Then say you are a better person because of it because you learnt a lot from this experience - BECAUSE you would want to contribute to a company where solution-based thinking and positivity is the norm. Because ultimately, YOU love finding solutions to problems, contributing, and doing the best that you can with a positive and open mindset. Then you list 2 examples where you actually did solve problems, were open to suggestions, and what the outcomes were because of your actions. Turn this question around to something positive, and don't be overly aggressive etc.. Don't underestimate the power of the word "because". Use it when you are on the defense in an interview and be open enough, but don't give yourself a kill shot. If you are in this situation, you don't need to make it harder for yourself.
This question will depend on what you want in an employer. If you are honest, own up to your mistake in an interview, state what you did wrong, state what you tried to do right (but still got fired) and the potential employer sees value in your honesty and still hires you, that is a good employer to keep. But if an employer immediately blacklist you because of that mistake, that is not a good employer to work for imo.
Companies talk with other companies even competing companies. So there is a chance that the manager interviewing the candidate may have a friend/network in the company that you got fired from and find out. That manager may ask your previous employer unofficially about your termination. I've seen this happen a few times and I work in HR. The chances of the prospective employer finding out the truth is low but it is still there is the possibility.
The previous company isn't allowed to give put details on your termination only able to say if you are eligible for rehire or not so don't offer up details. I would say I was laid off or let go because of creative differences.
I was fired. I was in serious error.
And when appropriate, I was honest.
The interviewer laid down my application, looked me dead on the eye and said.
I value honesty which is integrity, and, you showed me the character of your quality of courage.
Can you start right now?
(I will probably always remember the exact words).
I started right then.
Have never been more satisfied and enthusiastic about the job and everyone I work with ...I think the feelings and beliefs are mutual.
BUT !
The annual company sponsored family picnic has a baseball game which gets REAL serious !!
LOLZ 😉
Yeah, but if it went the other way, you would have been honest, but on the streets.
****HONESTY ALWAYS
I agree with the own it and talk about what you learned. I am a store manager and would rather hear about what someone learned then BS.
I thought your former employer can only say when you were hired and the date that you stoped working there. Is it legal for them to say you are not going to be able to be rehired ? 🤷♂️
Half the time the other employee doesn’t call just say we came to an empass and I thought I could grow elsewhere
If you are not pending criminal charges, just simply say "Mu growth in that position had stopped and i'm looking to continue my growth in my career..."
I own a mobile pet grooming company and I made a tuff decision to fire one of my groomers because he continue to leave the van filthy at the end of every day. I have verbally talked to him about it, txt him, write him up for it and suspended him 2 times and no good results.
Never trust a company that says our employees are our greatest asset. Ask them why did they allow 500 of their greatest assets to be let go!
If you ever made a major mistake at work, the type that Dave was not very comfortable with....seek some sort of counseling. A few psychology sessions can be good for you and will support a claim that you were remorseful and spent time working and improving yourself. 💓
I’ve been trying to get fired for the last three years and my dad and family will not do it! All their jobs are night jobs and I really dislike working nights? I could walk away and get another job, but then I’ll feel bad because they are having a hard time finding good employees to work their jobs. If they are firing me then it’s out of my hands and I won’t feel as bad?
Never say you blew it🤣
I worked with a guy who got caught taking upskirt pics on a nearby college campus during his lunch break. Good luck explaining that to a potential employer.
He could always be hired as a hiring coordinator for strippers or adult entertainment.
He could say that he did something wrong without going into the details about what he did.
@@someperson9536 He could try..
Ken needs to button up that shirt!
lol... I think there's a Seinfeld episode about that. The distance between one button hole to the next is "off"'. If he were to button the one referenced, it would look funny too.
Although, in this case, I think it looks funnier being all wide open and with chest hair exposed!
He blew it when he was getting dressed that morning.
I get Dave’s righteous anger against people with a lack of integrity, but what if the person was fired for such a reason and then genuinely repented afterwards?
Then that person should honestly just roll over and die. His words, not mine.
How about if you've been at a company for 30 years with a pension, then all the sudden they subjectively decide you suck meanwhile they stop offering the pension to new hires and go on a hiring spree of new young people. They've been trying to push me out for 2.5 years, I'm still there. Kinda thinking I'd rather get fired or laid off at this point. If I eventually have to find a new job explaining that reason for getting fired doesn't sound bad at all to a new employer I would think.
“Could you tell me about your strengths and a weakness?” - I don’t overspend on purchases and I’ll sleep with the whole office.
🤣🤣🤣
Don’t, don’t worship corporate drones, if they won’t hire you then you don’t want to work there anyway. That said, own it! Own your professional mistakes!
Never work for a boss be the boss 😎
How do I explain that my employer refused to train me despite their promises?
people change. even if it was a moral issue you can learn and grow from those too. life changes. people get delivered out of bad marriages, addictions and depression so they don't make the same choices.
What is the company going to say when called for employment verification? Most of the time prospective employers can only get dates of employment and eligible for rehire or not eligible for rehire. I’m not sure your past employer can discuss why your were fired with another company. Prospective employers rely on references mostly.
6/15/20....Possible that HR knows somebody where you used to work/got fired.
Then your LIE will come out!
I wouldn’t say that you blew it. Maybe just say it wasn’t a good fit and leave it at that.
Dave, Chris, and Ken are the best hosts in that order, the rest I wouldn’t mind if they had like there own show instead of doing cohosting
They do
Easy. Don't let them find out.
Integrity in America at this point is out the door 😁😁
Youp! It's every man for himself unfortunately.
What if I was let go in sales for "performance" but was given a package?
sometimes you can do the wrong thing by tryna do the right thing.
No!
How about a company that doesn't know how to forecast sales based off past 90 days. I'm shipping 4 pairs of boots next day air. This is done frequently. I think I'm about ready to retire for good and watch their ship go down in flames 😂. What do I know though, I only did marketing and data for the past 8 years within USAREC before retirement.
...... why do I feel like Dave is talking about someone? 😂😂😂
Riiiiggghhht?! I thought of someone in particular when he said this 🤔😅😂😳
Let's not be too judgemental, employers can't disclose why you are no longer there. Tell them what you learned from the job.
Honesty and transparency are the key for almost everything.
Don’t tell em that easy
Do employers provide reasons as to why you were fired?
Never admit you were fired...there are always ways to spin why you moved on.
My current boss knows about me being let go. In fact, my coworker was also terminated the same place I was let go too. He's been at our current job for 2 yeas and I've been there for over a year now. Way better place than our last place.
good advice
What do you think about saying that your job was not a good fit? Saying that your job was not a good fit can mean a lot of different things. If your skills are not good enough, then your job is not a good fit. If you make egregious mistakes, then you are not meeting the expectations of your job and if you don't meet the expectations of the job, then your job is not a good fit.
amazing video
I think this question is to vague to give a good answer to because it completely depends on the specific situation.
This could have been a repeated Behavior/mistake like constantly coming in late too many times.
Or it could have been a one time big deal which could be worse.
I think you need far more information regarding the person, the mistake they made, and the field they are working in.
But to actually get fired for a mistake generally means you actually did something really egregious and it was a one-off are you had a repeated behaviour you didnt change despite write ups.
Can we keep videos of this Ken guy to his own channel, regardless that he is on Dave’s show? Any video with him in it, I instantly turn off.
I accidentally fell for an email scam that I was targeted for. I apologized and quickly remedied the situation. Is that a reflection of my bad judgement (character flaw) or a business mistake?
I wouldn't call that a character flaw unless you intentionally did it knowing it was a scam email to do damage to the company in some way.
That's a common mistake and companies have IT teams training employees on how to spot such emails. I would share that error if I needed. I think the key is not to blame others but show that you learned something. That will give your employer confidence in you owning your actions, taking responsibility, and growing from a mistake. Best wishes
Ken should be on the show more often, he has great advice
Chill out Ken. I’m here only for Dave’s knowledge.
Disagree. My least favorite Personality.
This was bad advice
Answer: Don’t
Riddle me this when you ask the interviewer why is the position open they lie about to his the turnover rate?
nice video bro
I don’t include that job in my resume
Just say management disagreed with my decisions
Never lie in a job application, sooner or later it will come to hunt you.
Not really. You can lie about your salary
@@ClaxtonBay123 Sorry, I have never been questioned for my past salary. However, I have reported my asking salary. I agree with your point but that was not "an error" that people make in a previous job.
Depends..if it's a high school diploma or less type of job, then no one really checks. Now If it's a job that requires a college degree, then that's a diff story.
@@RhinoXpress I have worked for more than one federal government agency and they may verify your data, regardless of no college degree, if the job is sensitive like working with patients.
Overslept on my lunch break is my life over ?
What a topic. Dave mentions sleeping with the boss's wife, snorting cocaine and sleeping with a coworker while you're married, all in about 4 minutes. Was he in a weird mood!
Addiction is a character issue?
Really?
Jobs are becoming difficult for people who don't like being given politically correct training seminars as an ongoing employment requirement. Yes, I'm white & male.
Just tell the
*TRUE*