QUESTION 19 OF 30

Have you ever been terminated? If so, what were the circumstances surrounding your termination?

BECU has to be very careful who they hire, since their employees are privy to sensitive customer and financial information. If you have faced job termination, you must be upfront about the situation. There is a high likelihood that BECU will call references, and perform background checks including employment verification so its best that you be open and truthful from the start.

Being let go from your position is an unfortunate event; however, it happens to the best of us and often for situations that are out of our control. It's best to own up to it if you have ever lost your job. Be brief in your explanation but also let the interviewer know what you learned.

"Luckily, I have never experienced a termination; however, I understand that it happens to the best people at times. If I were up for termination, based on job performance, I would appreciate an open and transparent conversation with my boss. This way, I would have the opportunity to adjust my approach and redeem myself."

"I experienced a termination earlier in my career; I was not as prompt as I am today and bit off more than I could chew between being a full-time student and a part-time retail employee. After coming to work late a couple of times, my boss lets me go. It was embarrassing and changed the course for me. I am much more dedicated and have not been late for work in years."

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