I recently made the decision to resign from my position. I worked in higher ed. Unfortunately a let a very personal matter with a person that became a student there get the best of me. I realize I made a HUGE mistake. I am apalled with myself for reacting in the manner that I did, because that is not me, in fact I have had on going problems with 1 co worker in particular for years & have handled myself in a very professional manner with this person. I have learned a very valuable lesson, you should never let any personal matters no MATTER WHAT get in the way of how you handle business.
My question is how do I answer the question why did you leave? I am fearful that my company will say that I am not eligible for rehire when asked that question because of this situation. Please help I am desperate. I do not wish to elaborate because of course this is a very personal matter. Can the prespective employer ask for specifics to my former employer if I state the real reason as to why I left? I do want to be honest, because I do need a job & I am afraid that if I am not honest I will have a hard time landing a new job. I have extensive experience & I am one of the mose dependable and reliable employees a comany could ever have. I have excellent letters of reference from professionals I worked with at this institution & from my former employer I worked with for 4 1/2 years. Any help will be greatly appreciated
Please help me.... sticky situation
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So, lets see if I hear you right. You were dipping your pen in the company ink, and got caught?
Use the other references you have, and ask that you next employer not contact your current one....for personal reasons. Be right up front here. If everything else checks out, they will tend to respect your wishes...and learn from this!
Use the other references you have, and ask that you next employer not contact your current one....for personal reasons. Be right up front here. If everything else checks out, they will tend to respect your wishes...and learn from this!
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highlander
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Unfortunately I have no experience in this issue. But if you go on the internet under MSN often they have career advice. This problem is not unique.
I have heard that some people suggest that you should still be forthcoming to the extent that there was an issue in the workplace, but you dealt with it the best way you knew how. Depending on the specifics perhaps a prospective employer would understand. Don't lie about past experiences or hide your last job. But definitely use other references. Using other references is legit.
good luck
I have heard that some people suggest that you should still be forthcoming to the extent that there was an issue in the workplace, but you dealt with it the best way you knew how. Depending on the specifics perhaps a prospective employer would understand. Don't lie about past experiences or hide your last job. But definitely use other references. Using other references is legit.
good luck
Most interviews ask what does your operation manger think of you. I tell them right away that they hated me big time due to a couple of reason which they were wrong and not me. Most companies if they do that stuff wont hire you, but the good ones always do. Just let them know that you left and tell them its very personal and you don't want to talk about it and they will respect you for that.
cheers
cheers
You could always say something like..."My operations manager broke up my sister's marrige, so we just dont see "eye to eye"." You lay this on them, right up front, and they'll be so taken aback, they wont ask any more questions.....There's no defense like a good offence!
Unless, of course, they read this thread...in which case...you're screwed!
Unless, of course, they read this thread...in which case...you're screwed!
