I don't have a problem getting interviews I just need some job offers!!!
Most people don't, actually. That's why the interview, and an ACCURATE, up-to-date resume is so important, and why I urged you to come up with a nice, accurate explanation for why you're not currently employed.
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Most people don't, actually. That's why the interview, and an ACCURATE, up-to-date resume is so important, and why I urged you to come up with a nice, accurate explanation for why you're not currently employed.
Oh, I have one if asked. I told the person who called me on the phone about the interview that I didn't work there anymore and she said okay and asked when I could come in. I think you are wrong about the fact that employers discard you if they don't ask why you left your other employer. In social services the pay is low and the job is not glamarous so agencies are looking to hire someone due to the increasing damand for counselors. It's not out of the ordinary not to be asked why you previously left your job..at least in my field. The turn over rate is huge, therefore they acknowledge that people leave there job or they just don't work out.
I disagree with you. It's always asked when an employer is sincerely interested. ALWAYS, regardless of the industry.
I doubt you have been to every interview in every industry. And I have never been asked why I left my previous job in an interview and have always gotten hired. When I got hired at my last job they didn't ask why I left my TSS job and still got hired. How do you explain that?
Oh p.s. I actually got offered my last job IN THE INTERVIEW and they only asked me about my experience with my jobs not at all why I left. (And I had left my TSS job like 4 months prior). Hmm....
I'd like to start this post by saying that I wish you all the luck in the world - I sincerely hope you find a job you can look forward to every morning when you wake up soon.
Having said that - I have got to tell you I am a little curious why you are posting. Unless someone agrees with you - you don't want to hear it. Why bother asking for other opinions?
The reality is that many of us have many years of experience in the job market - and certain facts cross all industries. It takes far more effort to manage an employee out and hire then train someone new than it takes to help someone learn from a mistake. So insist all you like that your managers are A-holes, what you are saying just doesn't make sense.
Having said that the fact that you were offered the job at your interview also tells me that the hiring manager was inexperienced and to be candid stupid - so I'll give you that one.
But saying that in social services no one cares? That is absurd How does one hire someone, especially in your field, without a background check? Are you going to tell me they ran that without your written consent (typically obtained in person at the interview).
The rest of what you are posting - hey if it works for you great. But I have to tell you you sound naive and immature and a bit like an ostrich. You say there is so much demand for counselors they just need to hire - but is there money? I'd be hard pressed to believe in this economy it is that easy.
So why not take the advice of folks who have more experience than you do - be prepared and recognize the facts. If you interview the way you represent yourself here, I would not consider hiring you.
Even if the reason you left is a negative one, if you can acknowledge your part in it and assure a subsequent employer that you have learned from the experience it stands you in better stead than if you pretend it didn't happen.
Be prepared to be able to talk about it LB, just in case, and think about what you might say.
Tip: don't use the word A-Hole.
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I'd like to start this post by saying that I wish you all the luck in the world - I sincerely hope you find a job you can look forward to every morning when you wake up soon.
Having said that - I have got to tell you I am a little curious why you are posting. Unless someone agrees with you - you don't want to hear it. Why bother asking for other opinions?
The reality is that many of us have many years of experience in the job market - and certain facts cross all industries. It takes far more effort to manage an employee out and hire then train someone new than it takes to help someone learn from a mistake. So insist all you like that your managers are A-holes, what you are saying just doesn't make sense.
Having said that the fact that you were offered the job at your interview also tells me that the hiring manager was inexperienced and to be candid stupid - so I'll give you that one.
But saying that in social services no one cares? That is absurd How does one hire someone, especially in your field, without a background check? Are you going to tell me they ran that without your written consent (typically obtained in person at the interview).
The rest of what you are posting - hey if it works for you great. But I have to tell you you sound naive and immature and a bit like an ostrich. You say there is so much demand for counselors they just need to hire - but is there money? I'd be hard pressed to believe in this economy it is that easy.
So why not take the advice of folks who have more experience than you do - be prepared and recognize the facts. If you interview the way you represent yourself here, I would not consider hiring you.
It's not that I'm getting pissed when people disagree with me. Everyone has the right to disagree with me. It's snippy comments that are not for my well being that is the issue.
BUT I'm sure they do run a background check. I don't think they need written consent do they? I filled out an application for the job if that's the same thing. Considering I got about 3 interviews in a week and a half of being out of work tells me there is demand and money to hire people right? The jobs don't pay much money, the industry is just not a high paying one. But apparently employers are hiring right now.
None of us can predict whether or not they will hire me for the job no matter what happens during the interview. I just had a good feeling about it, even if others do disagree with me.
Even if the reason you left is a negative one, if you can acknowledge your part in it and assure a subsequent employer that you have learned from the experience it stands you in better stead than if you pretend it didn't happen.
Be prepared to be able to talk about it LB, just in case, and think about what you might say.
Tip: don't use the word A-Hole.
Haha, yeah I will leave that word out. Unfair/unprofessional would be a better word. I have already worked out what I am going to say if asked that question, I rehearsed it with my fiance.
If what your fiance and you practiced included either unfair or unprofessional - you need to come up with a new answer. Do not point fingers and do not saying anything negative about former managers/employers. EVER.
Absent more information I cannot tell you what you should say.
And YES they do need consent to run background check. If you filled out an application in advance of the interview, then that makes sense. I misunderstood and thought you were offered the job during your first meeting with them.
Even if the reason you left is a negative one, if you can acknowledge your part in it and assure a subsequent employer that you have learned from the experience it stands you in better stead than if you pretend it didn't happen.
Be prepared to be able to talk about it LB, just in case, and think about what you might say.
Tip: don't use the word A-Hole.
Haha, yeah I will leave that word out. Unfair/unprofessional would be a better word. I have already worked out what I am going to say if asked that question, I rehearsed it with my fiance.
Uh-uh. You don't use the word unprofessional unless you have some professional experience under your belt. You're far too unexperienced in the industry to make that call, really. I'd say something along the lines of misunderstanding and having learned a lot from it and leave it. Nobody is really expecting you to give a good reason, they are interested in the way you react and the way you deal with unpleasant questions.
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