QUESTION 27 OF 35

Have you ever been fired from a job? If so, what were the circumstances?

The interviewer asks this question to see if you were fired from a job and, if so, the circumstances surrounding the termination. They want to determine if you have been fired if it was for a reason that they could overlook as a candidate. You want to be honest as the interviewer will contact your previous employers for a reference. Describe the cause and what you learned from the experience if you were fired.

You want to avoid being dishonest as the interviewer will contact previous employers for a reference. If you were fired, you want to avoid blaming someone else and talking negatively about your supervisor or coworkers. The interviewer wants to see that you can take responsibility for your actions and learn from your mistakes.

"Yes, I was fired from a job two years ago for attendance issues. I went through a divorce and custody battle and missed work to go to court hearings. I asked my supervisor for permission to take personal leave, and it was denied. I called in sick on my court days and was fired for misusing sick leave. I had no choice, or I would lose my custody case. Since then, I have resolved my custody issues and have not had a problem with my work attendance. If you choose to hire me, using inappropriate sick leave will not be an issue."

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