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RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
edited November 2011 in All Encompassing Trip
I finally got an email asking for an interview!

I have been following dc's 'interview tips' thread...but I have a question.

My last job told me, "Hope your surgery goes well, don't come back" :x

When this new place asks, "Why did you leave your last job?"

uuuhhhh.... :? I don't know what to say...
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  • chadwickchadwick Posts: 21,157
    to go and help starving people all over the world and help raise sea turtles @ some sanctuary :twisted:
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    just say that you were laid off.
  • morellomorello Posts: 6,212
    Say you left due to a health issue that is completely resolved now. They cannot ask you for any mroe details.
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  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    First..Congrats and good luck!!

    Second...I think this is good...be honest, but don't feel like you need to give details.
    morello wrote:
    Say you left due to a health issue that is completely resolved now. They cannot ask you for any mroe details.
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    afroannnie wrote:
    First..Congrats and good luck!!

    Second...I think this is good...be honest, but don't feel like you need to give details.
    morello wrote:
    Say you left due to a health issue that is completely resolved now. They cannot ask you for any mroe details.

    uhhh...I don't want to use that since the job before that I had to leave due to health issues (being harassed at work)...I don't want to look like I'm gonna flake out. Been with each company for 5+ years.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    RKCNDY wrote:
    afroannnie wrote:
    First..Congrats and good luck!!

    Second...I think this is good...be honest, but don't feel like you need to give details.
    morello wrote:
    Say you left due to a health issue that is completely resolved now. They cannot ask you for any mroe details.

    uhhh...I don't want to use that since the job before that I had to leave due to health issues (being harassed at work)...I don't want to look like I'm gonna flake out. Been with each company for 5+ years.


    Hmmm...that's a tough one. Was there anything that you didn't like about your last job that you could use as a positive?
    When I left my last job, for the job I have now (same company,different department), I said that I wanted to leave my current job because it was challenging enough...it was the truth (also my boss at the time was an ass) and it was something positive because it showed I was eager to learn and work hard...
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • mcgavinjmcgavinj Posts: 311
    Claim you had artistic differences.
  • starmap3333starmap3333 Posts: 3,925
    you had a health related problem that affected your ability to work. the problem is resolved and you're ready to work.

    Period.
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 29,941
    RKCNDY wrote:

    When this new place asks, "Why did you leave your last job?"

    uuuhhhh.... :? I don't know what to say...

    maybe they won't ask. maybe they'll just be blown away by your RKCNDYness! :mrgreen:
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    imalive wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:

    When this new place asks, "Why did you leave your last job?"

    uuuhhhh.... :? I don't know what to say...

    maybe they won't ask. maybe they'll just be blown away by your RKCNDYness! :mrgreen:

    they'll be blown away by my 'dog lover'-ness!

    they are a doggie based company...can't get my hopes up too much.

    need. to. stay. calm.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

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  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    i would advise "downsized" as the answer



    and make sure to wear a low cut top :P :lol:
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    81 wrote:
    i would advise "downsized" as the answer



    and make sure to wear a low cut top :P :lol:

    the owner is a woman...so unless you're the hiring manager...I think I'll keep it conservative. ;)
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

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  • HeisenbergHeisenberg Posts: 4,957
    Wear your beer can hat...no way you don't get the job.
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    RKCNDY wrote:
    81 wrote:
    i would advise "downsized" as the answer



    and make sure to wear a low cut top :P :lol:

    the owner is a woman...so unless you're the hiring manager...I think I'll keep it conservative. ;)


    she's a lesbian...i know, i know. :mrgreen:
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  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    without knowing the details of your previous job and situation ... my only advice is that you don't want to make up stuff on the spot ... nothing worse than getting caught in something that you may not have answers to ... if they ask you something that you don't have a prepared question for - i would default to the truth ...
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    polaris_x wrote:
    without knowing the details of your previous job and situation ... my only advice is that you don't want to make up stuff on the spot ... nothing worse than getting caught in something that you may not have answers to ... if they ask you something that you don't have a prepared question for - i would default to the truth ...

    that would entail, "my previous employer was not willing to accomodate my needs after a surgical procedure, so I was let go" :?
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Posts: 9,235
    I'm not sure what I'd say, but good luck to you. It seems that to even get a meeting for a job is tougher than the job itself.
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  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    RKCNDY wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    without knowing the details of your previous job and situation ... my only advice is that you don't want to make up stuff on the spot ... nothing worse than getting caught in something that you may not have answers to ... if they ask you something that you don't have a prepared question for - i would default to the truth ...

    that would entail, "my previous employer was not willing to accomodate my needs after a surgical procedure, so I was let go" :?

    You were let go. Why can't you just say this?
  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    RKCNDY wrote:
    that would entail, "my previous employer was not willing to accomodate my needs after a surgical procedure, so I was let go" :?

    the context doesn't seem to be too bad to me ... but i'm not the one hiring ...

    my primary point is just that you don't want to make up something on the spot because it could go pear shaped fast ... it's ok to come up with something beforehand that you are more comfortable with - just saying you don't want to be in a position if they ask further questions - you either stumble or get caught saying something different ...
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Jeanwah wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    polaris_x wrote:
    without knowing the details of your previous job and situation ... my only advice is that you don't want to make up stuff on the spot ... nothing worse than getting caught in something that you may not have answers to ... if they ask you something that you don't have a prepared question for - i would default to the truth ...

    that would entail, "my previous employer was not willing to accomodate my needs after a surgical procedure, so I was let go" :?

    You were let go. Why can't you just say this?

    I guess it's because whenever I've interviewed, the interviewer always asks "do you know why?" "what was their reasoning for letting you go?" I know to not offer too much info.
    polaris_x wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    that would entail, "my previous employer was not willing to accomodate my needs after a surgical procedure, so I was let go" :?

    the context doesn't seem to be too bad to me ... but i'm not the one hiring ...

    my primary point is just that you don't want to make up something on the spot because it could go pear shaped fast ... it's ok to come up with something beforehand that you are more comfortable with - just saying you don't want to be in a position if they ask further questions - you either stumble or get caught saying something different ...

    if I said that...I am also revealing illegal business practices. In the US, it is illegal for a company to deny an employee of one year or more unpaid leave to take care of family/medical needs. It can be a sticky situation.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,408
    It seems like that shouldn't be YOUR concern though. If the company did something that isn't really legal, how does that reflect badly on you?
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  • polaris_xpolaris_x Posts: 13,559
    RKCNDY wrote:
    if I said that...I am also revealing illegal business practices. In the US, it is illegal for a company to deny an employee of one year or more unpaid leave to take care of family/medical needs. It can be a sticky situation.

    well ... if that is the truth - then i don't think you need to hide from it ... but again - if you feel like it would hinder your prospects - then you have to account for that ...

    my first job interview out of school basically went like this:

    Q: do you know ... <insert about 15 questions>
    A: no - i am not too familiar with ...

    the questions i did know the answers to - i answered confidently and correctly ... got the job ...
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,408
    Are you trying to avoid mentioning the surgery because you don't want them to ask you what kind it was?
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    justam wrote:
    Are you trying to avoid mentioning the surgery because you don't want them to ask you what kind it was?

    no, I have no problem telling them about the surgery. I just may need more surgeries in the future. I guess I will just tell them I requested time off for surgery, and was let go. Let that statement reflect on the previous employer.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • JeanwahJeanwah Posts: 6,363
    RKCNDY wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Are you trying to avoid mentioning the surgery because you don't want them to ask you what kind it was?

    no, I have no problem telling them about the surgery. I just may need more surgeries in the future. I guess I will just tell them I requested time off for surgery, and was let go. Let that statement reflect on the previous employer.

    They can't discriminate that against you though, and if they do, you don't want to work for them anyway. I'd just be honest if I were you, you'll see what kind of company they are based on how they respond.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,408
    RKCNDY wrote:
    justam wrote:
    Are you trying to avoid mentioning the surgery because you don't want them to ask you what kind it was?

    no, I have no problem telling them about the surgery. I just may need more surgeries in the future. I guess I will just tell them I requested time off for surgery, and was let go. Let that statement reflect on the previous employer.

    I think that's probably the way to go.
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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    So the interview was a 'getting to know you' group interview.

    I was the only one that brought a portfolio with my resume and notepad. :? I felt very :geek:

    Anyway, I have a good feeling about getting called for a second interview. Should know in a few days.
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • 8181 Posts: 58,276
    RKCNDY wrote:
    So the interview was a 'getting to know you' group interview.

    I was the only one that brought a portfolio with my resume and notepad. :? I felt very :geek:

    Anyway, I have a good feeling about getting called for a second interview. Should know in a few days.


    wtf is a group interview? you selling knives or something door to door?
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  • afroannnieafroannnie Posts: 12,995
    RKCNDY wrote:
    So the interview was a 'getting to know you' group interview.

    I was the only one that brought a portfolio with my resume and notepad. :? I felt very :geek:

    Anyway, I have a good feeling about getting called for a second interview. Should know in a few days.

    Yay! :clap: I hope you get a 2nd interview! :D
    Show #13 was a lucky one for me....
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    RKCNDY wrote:
    So the interview was a 'getting to know you' group interview.

    I was the only one that brought a portfolio with my resume and notepad. :? I felt very :geek:

    Anyway, I have a good feeling about getting called for a second interview. Should know in a few days.

    Congrats!! 8-)
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