Bosses are not always perfect, however, if you say unflattering words about your former employer when applying for a new job, this is unlikely to be a plus for you. One can speak about the past place of employment either well or nothing. There are several guidelines on what to say about a previous leader with whom you have not found common ground.
At the interview, you will most likely be asked to name the reasons for leaving your previous job. It is better to think over the answer in advance. How you present yourself as a brawler or a good specialist will depend on this.
When applying for a job, you do not need to say the following phrases:
- everyone envied me;
- the boss took my credit for himself.
At the interview, it is better to say this:
- I felt cramped in this organization, I would like to take part in larger projects;
- I am grateful to the leader and colleagues for what I learned from them.
Such an answer will show that you treat people with respect and are ready to develop professionally.
If the situation is really difficult - the boss behaved inappropriately, was an alcoholic, the salary was not paid on time, in this case it is better to tell about the facts without coloring them with emotions. That is, it would be appropriate to say about salary delays. And is the manager's fault in this - this is your speculation, which should not be mentioned when applying for a job.
Talking about the alcoholism of a former boss can be perceived as gossip, so you shouldn't talk about it during the interview.
The reasons for dismissal from a previous job can be explained by the following facts: staff reduction, company bankruptcy, “gray” salary.
There is no need to evaluate the former employer by explaining the reasons for the dismissal. For example, instead of the phrase "this is a semi-criminal office that conducts double-entry bookkeeping," it would be expedient to say "at the interview they promised a completely" white "salary, but in fact, part of the amount was given in an envelope."
Before the interview, think about what kind of job seeker you would be hiring if you were recruiting staff. Surely, you would prefer a positive-minded candidate, and not one from whom a lot of criticism comes.
