What do you put on a job application if you were fired?

Answer 1

How to Address a Wrongful TerminationRather than "Wrongfully Terminated", I put, "Will discuss ifnecessary." It's always worked for me.

Answer 2

If you have been fired, on a job application you simply tell the truth yet you must try to make it seem as if it was a common mistake of your part and just a devastating choice by your employee to fire you. That way you're not lying, you're simply ellaborating and putting your personal opinion to why you got fired.

Answer 3

Assuming you were fired for a legitimate reason and telling the whole truth is out of the question, you will need to muddy the water in regards to the reason for your firing. Past employers are very limited as to what information they can legally release, so that works in your favor. You need to give a reason that will require a deeper investigation than they will be able to do. Please note that all of these reasons below will require a nice, short "tale of woe" to really drive it home. I have included some for you, but you will need to flesh it out before you say it out loud during an interview. "Personality conflict" - I cannot lie to you. I wasn't able to work a double shift during a really busy period and my supervisor took it very personally. He hated me from then on. "Family problem" - My Mom got sick, I had to take care of her for a few months, but it really messed with my sleep schedule and the stress started making me sick, so yes, I missed work and was late, but I did the best I could. Mom is fine now, but the damage at work couldn't be repaired. "Refused to do something I felt was unethical/immoral" - I was officed at a client site and was instructed to steal incoming faxes from the hallway fax machine, anything that contained bids or dollar amounts for anything, even office supplies. I would receive points for these "spyable activities" and could win prizes. I didn't want to play, so they replaced me with someone who would. "Supervisor dated/married relative of yours" - they had a very ugly breakup/divorce and your firing was just part of his/her revenge "Recovering alcoholic/addict" - Started drinking when my Dad and my dog died in a tragic blimp accident, I got fired, but had some people who loved me and I got help, it wasn't easy but I'm up and running again. "Righteous indignation" - I complained when the people around me behaved in a sinful manner, but I was in the minority, so they got rid of me.

Answer 4

This depends on the terms of your termination. You should always be up front & honest and let prospective employers know the specific details, since they will likely contact your former supervisor and ask for the official version of the story. For example, if you're laid off due to poor company performance, then be sure to let your prospective employer(s) know.

Answer 5

There are several answers to the eternal question, "Why did you leave your last job?" While the question can be asked in many ways, the answer should always be the same.

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Answer 6

If you were fired from a job, only include that information if asked specifically on the job application. Otherwise, just include the dates that you were employed by the business or company. Employers who fire employees usually follow it up with a letter stating the reasons. If you don't remember why you were fired, see if you can locate the letter to refresh your memory.

Answer 7

I would just say that you left of your own accord unless you have no other jobs on your CV for them to check references. Or that u were made redundant due to cutbacks. Personally, i'd say nothing about why you left unless they ask outright and if it was the job you had prior to the one u are applying for even then i would word it as leaving through a difference of opinion rather than use the word 'fired'...nb. Most employers don't actually check too deeply into your CV so i wouldnt say until asked outright at an interview!x

Answer 8

no i shouldnot say that