Have you ever been terminated from a position?
For safety reasons and various legalities, Union Pacific Railroad Company needs to perform stringent backchecks, which may include employment verification. The hiring authority needs to know that you are trustworthy and that you have not been fired in the past for reasons that will put their company at risk.
Being fired can be a stressful life event; however, it happens to many people every day, 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 from the situation.
"I have never been asked to leave a role; however, I have worked in temporary labor positions that were not a good fit. I understand what it is like to feel the insecurity of unemployment and always commit to delivering my finest work. Rest assured, my job history is clean, and I have never been let go for insubordination. You are free to phone any of my references to discuss my work history further."
"I have never been terminated from a job because I deliver my best work every day. If my employer felt that I was not performing to expectations, I hope that a transparent conversation would take place so that I could redeem myself."
