In article <wcydnfMkG_-4M0HcRVn-uw[at]comcast.com> ,
Rob <nineinchnalz[at]NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote:

- quote -

Try to put a positive spin on the situation. Tell them that your
last position was a poor fit. Admit that the mistake was letting
it go for well over a year before you sat down with management to
fix the problem, which resulted in your departure.

- quote -

Your former employer can say anything they want to, up to and
including stuff that is absolutely false. They could saw that
you are a 3-legged purple space alien wearing a human costume.
It would be up to you to discover any lies and sue them in
court. Given that, most employers say nothing other than dates
of employ and salary.

-john-

--
================================================== ====================
John A. Weeks III 952-432-2708 john[at]johnweeks.com
Newave Communications http://www.johnweeks.com
================================================== ====================

I apologize if this thread is somewhat off topic but it does relate to
income and the caliber of knowledge I find here seems to resonate of
quality.

I was fired from my previous job of well over a year in HR admin for
performance issues. (something I could argue against). I now have an
interview with a respected HR consulting firm for a job that would be a
a great move for me but I am DREADING the question about what happened
at your last job? I feel like I'm between a rock and a hard place..If I
say I was fired and try to explain what happened I believe that will be
a huge mark against me and I won't get the job. If I am not honest,
it's possible they could check with my previous employer and find out I
lied and then I'm definitly out. What is the conventional wisdom on
this issue?

Can anyone tell me what is the law regarding what a former employer may
disclose about someone that was fired? Can they only say if they are
eligble for rehire? Can they disclose that a former employee was
terminated. I'd hate to lie but if a former company can only confirm
the dates of my employment I feel like it's no one's business why my
employment ended with them. Can someone please advise?? Thanks in advance

RJ

--
Please remove no spam when replying.




"Her personality left something to be desired. Namely, a personality."
-Woody Allen