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If someone was let go for misconduct and a potential employer asks why you left your last job, should you tell the truth? #interview #advice #termination

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Chrystal Graham
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Some simple and best ways to answer would be to say :better opportunities, moved or relocated, and or it was a personal matter which employers are not allowed to ask any further after that they are not allowed to ask you about you about something personal and in some cases if you applying for a certain shift you can even say scheduling issues a previous employer is only allowed to say whether or not they felt that you were a good employee or on time technically they are not allowed to give a reason on why you were let go that is private and personal

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Elaina Lamprey
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Yes be honest if they ask. And put your best interview forward, sell your qualifications w a smile.

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Travis Porter
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No, never tell any employer the truth about being let go!! 98 percent don’t even check with your old job, so don’t disclose anything negative!!

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Hun Kame
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Never tell the truth on that topic to a potential employer. Employ lies and half truths, whatever, just don't fess up.

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Kim Brown
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Yes tell them what you have learned from it and how you have changed whatever kind of conduct it was and how you plan to proceed through it.

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Chrystal Graham
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Okay to everyone that thinks that an employer is allowed to give detailed reason on why you are fired you are wrong I personally have hired and fired and fired many people as well as had to speak to other companies about people that I have fired and no I was never allowed to give any detailed information and that is by law because it is actual personal records so no an employer is not allowed to give detailed information and just because an employer states that know you are not rehireable does not necessarily mean you did something bad it could have been simply in attendance rule which does not indicate you did something bad as in my answer there is many ways simple answers you can take a class that will give you the same answers as I did believe me I know this I took the 6-week class I have my certificate so I am telling you you do not tell an employer that you got fired for misconduct and try to explain it it is none of another employer's business and misconduct does not always mean that the employee was in the wrong it can simply mean that there was unrecocilable differences or that an employer may have seen something as mixed conduct even though it may not technically have been misconduct that could be something they just tell you Ohio and many other states are a right to hire right to fire State and technically do not have to give you any reason whatsoever on why they fired you so you can even simply say the employer said they had no more need for my services and did not give any other reason

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Grailey Peridot
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I agree with everyone who suggests you be honest about your past employment. 1. Things come back on you. Employers continue to look into you and your past even after you are hired and people talk. You don't want them to come back on you one day and say, "You lied on your application" or "You lied about.... anything". That, alone will get you fired. 2. With office and job politics as prevalent as they are in the workforce today, your potential employer is very familiar with the many circumstances, and one-sided games, that could have been involved in your termination. If they think you might be a good fit, they will call you for the interview and clear that up then. Don't set yourself up for failure going in the door.

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Susan Caldwell
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Yes. Tell the truth. If they call your old employment they will ask if you are eligible for rehire. If they say yes, your ok, if they say no, it means you did something really bad. Better to be honest and upfront about what happened, why, and then explain why you are confident it won't happen again.

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Jacob Miller
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As a general rule, it is always best to be honest when answering questions about your employment history. If you were let go from your last job due to misconduct, it is important to address the issue honestly and directly.

You should be able to explain what happened, the circumstances that led to your dismissal, and what you have learned from the experience. It's important to take responsibility for your actions and show that you understand the gravity of the situation and that you have taken steps to prevent similar situations from happening again in the future.

It's also important to be honest about the reason for your dismissal but to also highlight your strengths, skills and experiences that make you a good fit for the job you are applying for.

If the misconduct led to legal action then keep in mind that many companies conduct background checks and it's likely that the potential employer will find out the reason for your dismissal regardless. Being honest and open about the situation will demonstrate your integrity and accountability.

It's also important to note that, in some cases, it may be illegal for an employer to ask about certain types of misconduct or to use that information as a basis for hiring decisions. Make sure you understand your rights and the laws in your area.

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Despite the law, people keep in touch with old coworkers in the same trade and ask about personal reference instead of contacting hr for being rehirable. It becomes a prove it or the conversation didn’t happen. The last company I worked for I was afraid to leave because it was known the sales director trashes everyone’s reputation even if they left with a months notice and were over the top model employees. My exit all the clients even proved I was doing my job and given other departments responsibilities, I even had pictures of evidence showing I did my job excellent, employee of the month, but the sales directors job was on the line as was the new executive director if sales were not being made so flat out lied in cahoots together accusing me of doing absolutely nothing reporting me as misconduct to dept of labor - can’t get a lawyer to touch it. Still looking.

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