I think a lot more people are open to these "issues" provided you are honest about the reasons and still come with the skills and experience they require. It's not like the old days anymore.

by Radiant-Rise 1 week ago

100%

by Anonymous 1 week ago

The reason why would be completely relevant. Being fired doesn't automatically mean you were bad. My partner got fired from their job for being too energetic (I wish I was making that up, but no). They walked to the dealership next door and got hired there the same day.

by Radiant-Rise 1 week ago

Yeah there's a little more that goes into it than just no sales = no pay.

by Radiant-Rise 1 week ago

I agree that many people are open to the issues. The main problem is that, if you've had a rocky employment past, and going up against applicants with similar skills/experience (but don't have that rocky past, or at least they are lying about their rocky past), then you are totally screwed.

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Sure, but you have to take accountability for that at some stage (if it's rocky thanks to your own doing) and you will find someone who appreciates the honesty. It's also more common these days to find people have numerous jobs listed, instead of the "I worked at XYZ for 20 years". Even me, I worked at nine different places by the time I was in my 30s. Doesn't make me a bad employee.

by Radiant-Rise 1 week ago

I understand taking personal accountability (learning from mistakes and trying not to repeat them in the present and future). Having a gap in employment history is a lot different than having continuous employment at many different places. That gap can be a huge red flag. As far as a potential employer appreciating honesty goes, I just don't think this is what would get you hired. Like, if the employer wasn't going to hire you based off your resume/interview anyway, I can't see adding the whole "Oh yeah, I was fired from my last job!" being the turning point where the employer decides, you know what? I've changed my mind, you're hired!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

‘Between positions I took some time to re-evaluate my career opportunities and why my background and experience is a great fit for roles like this one' ‘I've worked hard to become one of those people whose worst mistakes are behind them and not in front of them'

by Erdmanregan 1 week ago

"Why were you unable to re-evaluate your career opportunities while remaining employed? Did you have no time outside of work to consider this?" "Can you give an example of one of your past mistakes that you have worked on?" Those responses could definitely open you up to some trickier interview questions...

by Anonymous 1 week ago

Because I was working full time and committed to being successful in my role - taking some time off helped me realize that I cared so much that I took things too personally After some reflection I learned that a better work-life balance helps me stay more focused and productive, here's an example of a project I lead that came in ahead of schedule and under budget I also learned that it's ok to make mistakes if you don't repeat them and learn from them

by Erdmanregan 1 week ago

You're hired! Morning shift starts at 6am, we'll be putting you on the deep fryers!

by Anonymous 1 week ago

I feel like straight-up lying is risky, but there is nothing wrong with exaggerating.

by Anonymous 1 week ago