Do not talk negative about your current or previous employer
Issue 98
Hi All Happy Monday.
In this post we will focus on what to say when at a job interview when discussing your current or previous employer.
Articles
Forbs
The One Thing You Must Never Do In A Job Interview
Chron
What Should You Say When Asked About Previous Employers?
Flexjobs
Never Say These Things About a Current or Former Employer
HR Katha
Should companies hire a candidate who bad mouths ex-employer
The Balance
Interview Question: "What Did You Like / Dislike at Your Previous Job?"
Videos
CareerVidz
What Did You DISLIKE About Your Last Job? INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS!
ISGF
Don't Badmouth Your Former Employer in an Interview
Don Georgevich
Why Did You Leave Your Last Job? How to answer why you were fired?
DAVRON
Why You Should Never Bad Mouth Previous Employers
The Companies Expert
Why Did you Leave your Last Job? | Best Answer (from former CEO)
Final Thoughts
When interviewing for a new job, it is easy to get excited about the possibilities and forget that the hiring manager is only interested in hearing about how you will be able to help their organization. Any negative statements about your current or previous employer can make it appear as if you are not committed to success or that you may bring problems from your last job with you to this one. Avoid discussing why you left your old job, what you didn’t like about your old company (especially if it was something like low pay), or anything else that could indicate unhappiness or potential issues in the future. Even if they ask why you want to leave, do not criticize your current employer. Instead give examples of where your current position doesn’t challenge you enough and why this new opportunity presents greater potential for growth.