Dealing with the Past
Posted by Robert on Mar 13, 2008
The past is the past, and there’s nothing you can do about it, but learn from it. Mistakes and failing in your previous job should be taken positively because the next employer will ask you about it.
Never bad-mouth your previous employer. To the interviewer, it looks as though you’re unprofessional and have a bad attitude towards work. Instead, calmly tell them that you have decided to move on despite the challenges you experienced with your previous employer and what you garnered from the experience.
Don’t act like a victim, be a survivor. Being downsized and fired is an unpleasant fact. Accept the situation for what it is rather than vent it all on the interviewer. It shows that you have the capability to adapt quickly to any situation.
Never burn bridges with your former employer, your experience with them will help you in getting the next better job.