How to talk about getting fired in your next job interview:
. Was being fired a learning experience, or the symptom of an unchangeable character flaw? There are many people who have overcome great challenges, like addiction, bankruptcy, divorce and loss. Are these circumstances the result of some personality disorder, mental defect or shortcoming? No. We've all got our junk, as the song says in. And if you're human, you're going to experience love, loss and everything in between.
You don't need to trash your previous boss and co-workers as part of a story that makes you a total victim. Remember, the damage of why you left your last job is almost always bigger in your mind than in the interviewer's. Leaders understand that people are let go - sometimes for good reason, sometimes for no discernible reason at all. Touch on why you left - explain what your potential employer needs to know - but don't go on to cast yourself as a helpless victim of circumstances.
Remember, even superstars like Adam Sandler have been fired. Like any loss, it's part of life. But it doesn't have to be a part of your identity. While being fired for any reason can be incredibly difficult, it doesn't have to define you. Find the courage to face the facts, share them briefly and clearly in the interview. Then, move on to what really matters in your career: making a difference in your next opportunity.
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