Did you get fired from your job and are now looking for a new one? Are you worried what to answer and how to react if this question comes up during your interview?
While being fired from a job is definitely not an ideal situation, you may get some comfort from the fact that you are not alone, and this can and does happen to a lot of us. It is an uncomfortable situation to be in, especially when you know you have to appear for an interview.
So what would you do if your potential employer asks you in the interview about why you got fired? Do you go ahead and start sharing all of your story and what troubles you are going through and how unfair it all was, do you lie about it, or do you tell the truth?
Keep It Short
One of the best ways to make sure that you are truthful, yet don’t come out with too many unnecessary details is to keep it short. Don’t get into lengthy explanations or try and give too many details about what led to the termination. Just give the reason and then move on with the conversation.
No Need To Bad Mouth Or Lie About It
Your best bet is certainly to come out clean and be honest. If you think you can lie about the reason why you get fired, or if you try and talk bad about your previous employer and try to show why it was unfair on you, remember that your potential employer may be in touch with your previous employer.
Anav Bhayana, the Founder of Chatterbox Communication, feels that unless and until you are specifically asked about it, it is best to avoid the topic as much as you can. There is absolutely no need for you to be proactive and tell your potential employer that you have been fired, but in case you do get asked about it, it is best to give a simple explanation that kind of balances both your as well as your previous employer’s reason for why it happened. Also, refrain from saying anything negative or spreading lies.
Your entire conduct during this interview and the way you talk about your earlier termination can have a major impact on the outcome of the interview. Be truthful and tell your potential employer that while you were fired, you have realized what you could have done differently, and that it will help you in your future roles.
