If you were fired from ur job due to a conflict w/a coworker, what'd u tell a potential employer when ask?
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You have to be honest but delicate. Choose your explanation very carefully. They will find out anyway when they call your previous employer. If you are honest, they will appreciate that fact, however; you need to be careful how you explain the situation so they don't think that you can't get along with others. Just be honest.
785857
Well I would tell you new workplace that this is not common practice for you. Provide them with references from previous employers of yours that prove you have a had very litle time off in past jobs. Suggest this was a one-off.\n\nPesonally I wouldnt tell them the truth that the job was too stressful for you because it will come accross as though you couldnt handle the job and so it could easily happen again when you work for the new employers. I would tell a white lie and say you experienced personal problems(wife/family?) that led you to suffer from a stress related problem like anxiety etc. The doctors notes you have will back this up as they outline you have suffered from stress.\n\nI know its not great to lie but if I was an employer I wouldn't employ you if I knew you had time off from work due to the stress of the job. And anyway if you know in your heart that you CAN do this job well and it wont happen again it doesn't harm anyone. Jobs allow us to survive in life pay mortgages, our kids shoes etc and so as this lie wont hurt anyone and means you can get your job...theres no real problem.
1014539
I had this happen to me,but I was the the old employer.they asked me;dates,rehireable and why the person left,work habits!!!I had a good worker,but she moved out of the state..
473709
What do you consider to be your personal strengths?  Weaknesses?  What do you look for in an employee or coworker?  Describe a situation in which you had to discipline a subordinate.  Describe a situation in which you had to fire an employee, including why.  In what ways have you personally contributed to positive changes in previous employment?  How do you handle motivating an underperforming employee?
51166
Schedule a meeting with your boss's boss. In the meeting, tell him/her in a polite and respectful way exactly what your boss has done. You need to show them specific examples and have evidence to make your point. \n\nJust remember that it's up to your bosses boss to decide what action to take. Do not make threats or demands that your boss be fired. Your best option would be to ask for a transfer to another department or tell them politely that you may have to find another job if this situation continues.
190887
Tell your boss your kid is sick from your dying grandmother\nwho survived getting hit by a lightening bolt, the lightening bolt caught your house on fire, when the house fell from the fire it hit a tree, the tree hit your car that rolled into the street, when it rolled into the street it cause a car pileup that tied up traffic, then tell your boss the traffic will make it impossible for you to get to work.
1072462
I work at a fast food place (well I did work - I didn't get fired because of this but it was the second to last day I was working there because I moved to another state) and it was during a rush.  \n\nWell I was working with the food, making sandwiches upon sandwiches and trying to clean up the messes that I was creating in between orders.  And anyway, I put a sandwich together and threw it out to the front for the manager to put it in a bag and I noticed that the meat part of the sandwich was still at the counter with me and I asked the manager if I had put meat in the sandwich and the manager looked and said yes.  \n\nSo, like anyone else, I figured that I had made it in anticpation of another sandwich.  Turns out there were paper towls (which are the SAME color as the meat) in the sandwich and I got in trouble by the manager even though she CHECKED the sandwich before giving it to the customer.\n\nSo, I guess thats more of a BAD day instead of a most EMBARASSING moment... even though it was pretty embarassing for me.  =(
808722
If I were you I'd start looking for a new job before she gets you fired.  In the real world everything isn't fair, sometimes you get trampled on, and right doesn't make might.  You should have talked to her first to find out the problem and to get her expectations of your job performance clarified.  But you started a losing battle, what did you expect her to do when she found out you went over her head and reported her?  Your superiors obviously think more of her than of you, or they would have given you the job?  Now they view you as a trouble maker "not a team player" so it's time to chalk it up as a lesson learned and move on to greener pastures.
617310
It sucks to lose a job after being there for 8 years and really not having a say as to who would be coming in after all the changes, etc.  Stick to the facts.  Leave out the emotional part of it.  All you have to tell them is that you were downsized, right-sized, or restructured out of a job.  Don't talk about the things that were not in your control, like the changes in management or being on the higher end of the pay-scale in the department.  Good luck!
1082173
First i would adress the issues with her , being careful not to blame or upset her because a sour employee can do more damage than good. Second let her know that the reason she was hired was because she was expected to perform the tasks given to her in a professional manner and that is not being fulfilled with her and that if things do not change you will be in a position where you might have to let her go, now if you just want to fire her let her know that she is not meeting company standards and there is no need to keep her employed. If she says that it isnt her fault or something hear her ouyt but already she is not taking responsibility so i would drop her she could become a liability to your business
980483
FIRED...........why? Are ya worried 'bout somethin? lol
346309
I would not tell my boss. I would wait and see how long it would take for him to fire me. I'd just show up late, do nothing all day, take long lunches and go home early.
934010
i think i would consult the manager (as a manger of a store) when there is conflict between employees it really hurts the business, it may not be noticeable now but it will hurt the business.  this is what i would do, go to the manager, tell him/her what this person is doing tranlate what she wrote, and tell him i am her to work and not be playing games with people, and that i am afraid of her actions toward me and the may result in customer loss (if what shes doing this stuff in front of the customers........good luck and hope it all works out for you
1022743
You may very well be asked the following (or facsilimiles thereof):\n\n1. How do you handle stress? (Tell them you like to volunteer...this is seen as your being a helpful, team-playing colleague.)\n2. Describe a stressful time at work and how you handled it. (Tell them that you opened a calm, meaningful dialogue about the situation. This will tell the H.R. person you are a clear thinker and a team-player).\n3. What is least appealing about your current workplace? (Do NOT say the low pay. The interviewer will think you are only at the interview for the chance to make "bigger bucks" and that you don't care about the company's mission).\n4. Tell me about a time when you were angered by your supervisor and how you handled it. (Do NOT say that you were never angered...the H.R. person will immediately eliminate you from the pool of applicants). \n\nYou will probably be asked quite a few "touchy" and uncomfortable questions by the interviewer. This is the way companies now weed out applicants...grace under fire. Your best bet...go into the interview with a calm, clear head and on the offensive! Make sure that the interviewer sees that you are a TEAM PLAYER...even if you aren't!
385953
Yes, they have the right to ask any questions related specifically to your job history and reasons for leaving past jobs.  They may ask a previous employer why they fired someone.\n\nSee the article below for a list of the things employers cannot ask:
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EVERY worker is not indespensable.\n\nIf the firing is legitimate then there's no one to blamed.\n\nTo cope with the loss of a fellow worker:\n1. Stay in the job and do good and try to help your friend find a job soon.\n2. You will get over it.\n3. Visit him/her often and make sure try to help him/her financially while he/she is job hunting.\n\nall the best.
792238
Simply say "I regret to inform you, but I must resign from my current position. My last day will be_____. I will gladly help with the pursuit and training of a replacement until that time. I appreciate the experience this firm has given me." It's usually best if you don't put a reason in writing, as it's your right to quit without cause....and anything you say will only annoy your boss, or get you in some kind of legal trouble. If asked, say you got a better offer, or say you were looking for something that provides more of a challenge. You may find your boss will give you a raise to keep you.