On a job application when it asks you reason you quit what would you put because i cant really say why i did?
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Company was moving in a different direction -or- There was no room for advancement -or- Needed more of a challenge.\n\nBe prepared to expand on those if asked...
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"To pursue educational goals." "To explore a new challenge in my career." "I was offered a substantial raise/retirement package/benefits/better hours." Find a way to tell the truth as to why you left. If your boss was a jerk, you don't have to say that he was a jerk, but you can find a way to be creative! Good luck!
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Lol I think some of the previous responses are hilarious.  No the employer cannot say anything derogatory against you that would be grounds for a defamatory/slander lawsuit.  Companies are allowed to give your dates of employment, your salary, your position, your current employment status, and how you were termed (which most jobs do not volunteer).  Regarding how you were termed if they decide to divulge this information it can be one of two responses generally: voluntarily left position,  terminated.  They cannot volunteer your "life story" i.e. she bitch slapped a manager then she set the office on fire so we had to can her ass.  That's just not going to happen.
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If you plan on getting unemployment benefits, you have to be fired.  IF you have a lot of money coming your way if you quit, then you have to weigh your options.  If they will be good references too, then I'd probably quit.\n\nWhy are you being forced to quit?
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dont use it for days and dont update your resume. it does it automatically. if not then email them at customer service and they will have the page on your name saying - no longer in service.
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I agree with Welltraveled.  Plus I've seen stuff like this before.  Not only could they be looking for an excuse to fire you, they could be trying to pressure you out while looking for your replacement. That way, if you quit, they don't have to pay unemployment or worry about lawsuits from firing you.  Welcome to the 21st century.\n\nRegardless, update that resume asap and start interviewing for other positions just in case.
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state you are still employed with them\n\nyou can say\ni'm leaving for a much better job(that is if you hire me)
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This letter is to inform you that effective (insert date here) your services at (insert company name here) are no longer needed. Enclosed please find (insert check amount here) for your severence pay (or last pay, whichever is appropriate).\n\nCordially,\n(sign name here)\n\n\nThat's it. You are not required to give the reason for termination.
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Why would you do that?... If your new potential employer finds out, you might have difficualties. Make sure you have a good justification for it. You migh want to write a letter to your former company where you explain what you did and why, and have it signed of reception or something, that might protect you if this whole incident hinders you in the future.\n\nBest case scenario, they won't find out.
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Type up your two weeks notice. Remember to state how wonderful it was to work their and how much you enjoy being their. Tell them you would love to stay, but you have recieved a job offer you can just not refuse. They should be very understanding. Heck , if it is that bad, they may ask where you are going and if you would keep them in mind. I used a similar strategy when I left my last job. They asked me "What can we do to make you say? Would a $2/hr increase keep you here?" That is the response I got. I left that job just before it shut down with a few good references, both typed and in word. Good luck
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If you were in a Union, you would definitely have a right to find out. I suppose by your question that asking is out of the question. Have someone send them a letter pretending to be a prospective employer asking about your employment history. If they say anything about why you were fired, they have violated Federal law. You will find out why they fired you, and can sue the pants off them.
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Dear Sir:\n    I am leaving employment as of  xx/xx/xxxx.  \n                 Sincerely yours,\n                      xxxxx\n\nKeep it brief.  If you want to leave a reason, you can but it's often better to say nothing.
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That depends on why you were terminated.\n\nYou don't want to lie, one because its dishonest, and two because it could come back to haunt you.\n\nIf you were terminated due to a conflict with another employee, say so.  You don't have to go into details, but it would help to make it clear that it was an isolated incident.\n\n7 years in one place shows you have some staying power.  While that it good, most employers would understand if you (or your previous employer) determined it was time to move on.\n\nYou also could state that you had hit the ceiling at that particular job, so it was time to move on.\n\nIf you were terminated for illegal action that was reported, that will quite likely come up on a background report.\n\nSo again, it comes down to why you were terminated, and it is up to you to sell that if you are hired, you wont be forcing the new employer to make the same decision down the road.
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That is an appalling statement to make regardless of whether they were testing your response or not.\nI would definately write a letter of complaint and also be grateful that you didn't get the job. To hear it at an interview is one thing, but imagine getting the position and have to hear bigotted comments like that all the time.
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On applications I've seen, it usually asks about the previous 5, 7, or maybe 10 years.  If it asks if you have "ever" been convicted of a crime then you should answer honestly--or maybe just consider applying only at jobs that don't look back that far.\n\nAt the bottom of the application near the signature portion, it usually mentions that lying is perjury...another felony.\n\nIf the issue does come up at an interview, then be frank, be remorseful (hopefully that's authentic), and try to move past the question quickly.  The longer you dwell on the answer to try to soften it up, the more opportunity there is to slip up and give a worse impression about it.
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Coming from someone who has had to fire employees for not including their entire work history on their application, you must be honest. Usually there will be a note on the actual appication stating the consequences of not listing all employment over the last 10 years, typically they will not hire you or terminate you when they realize you falsified your application.  Most employers who interview applicants realize that things happen on the job and it doesn't neccesarily mean that you are a risky hire.  If the reason you quit doesn't look favorably on you and you are asked about it in an interview, provide a truthful but brief explanation.  The more details you offer does not mean they will be more likely to see you side of the story.  You also do not have to list that former employer as a reference, list employers who will speak well of your strengths.  Bottom line, BE HONEST.
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I believe all they can answer by law is to verify employment time and dates, not personality conflicts. My other advice would be to polish off the ol' resume, start shopping it around, and quit before they fire you.  You're moving on to a more management friendly environment.  You'd like to work for a place where you feel your work and skills are appreciated.  Blah blah blah.  Put a good spin on it.  If they ask you why you quit, say you felt underutilized and feel that you have a lot more to give than the previous job and are ready to dive in and get going on *foo* project/job/whatever.\n \nSpin a bad thing in a good direction!