What do i say when they ask me if i've ever been fired?

I'm looking for a new job and yes I was fired but what do i say on my application? I was fired because some a$$hole customer complained about my customer service and threatened to not use the company anymore so they let me go
What do I say?

It is illegal for your old employer to disclose those details without your authorization. They can only confirm dates of employment and job title. But to avoid the possibility of it slipping out, choose the contact name and number that you want to provide. Most new employers will use the contact info you provide. They don't have time to look up phone numbers and track down your actual boss.

You could say you were laid off or that you left for more money/more opportunity or some other reason that sounds better than "fired"

Your new employer gets most of the information from you and from your references. Make sure that the references you give will tie out to your story. For that job, I would recommend to find an old coworker who can vouch for your skills and abilities and doesn't mind "fibbing" about your departure. You can call that coworker your "team lead" on your reference list.

You usually have to give 2-3 references, so give the others from prior employers who can also vouch for your hard work and customer service skills.

Good luck!

If you've ever been fired, this question is probably the one interview question you dread the most. Not only have you had a bad experience, but you have to talk about it â€“ again and again. How you deal with this question in your interviews will depend a lot on how you have resolved the issue with yourself. In order to answer the question effectively it will be important to deal with it ahead of time by scripting an answer.

Here are examples of how two candidates answer the question:

Candidate #1
"I had a great boss, but he left. From the very beginning it was clear that my new boss and I were going to be at odds. We just had different types of personalities. She kept changing the rules. One day she would want it this way, and the next day another way," rambled Karen. "I don't usually have problems with bosses but this woman was really overbearing in her management approach."

This is not the best way to present the situation. This candidate could be classified as a "whiner." Badmouthing former employers during the interview is a bad idea. No one wants to hear about someone else's shortcomings, particularly someone they don't even know.

Candidate #2
"I was fired after a major reorganization. The merging of different cultures had caused a major change in the way things were done. There were some differences of opinion between my boss and myself and, in the end, I was fired. I take responsibility for my part in the way things turned out. I learned a lot from the experience, and in retrospect, I would have handled it differently. But, that is behind me now, and I am ready to move on with a new perspective."

This is a much better answer because it demonstrates strength and self-confidence. Candidate #2 takes responsibility and deals with the question honestly.

Scripting
Whether you were fired under unfair circumstances, or for something you did that you regret, write down your thoughts, and how you would answer this question. Read your script aloud, or use a tape recorder, and practice until you like what you hear. Better yet, answer the question for someone else in a mock interview. Have him or her observe your interview technique - body language, eye contact, comfort-level while answering this question. Feedback from someone else will help you improve your presentation.

References
It is very important to find out what your former boss/company will say, or not say, about you if called for a reference. Whatever they say it should be in sync with the answer you give. Despite the firing, if, you left under terms that were agreeable, check with your former employer to find out what you can expect.

Lying
Probably the worst way to handle this question is by lying. One lie usually leads to another, and before you know it you are in over your head. You always take a chance whenever you put a lie on an application. The application usually has a signature line on the back where you sign, stating that the above is true, and that any false statements could be grounds for termination.

Perspective
It is a fact that "people get fired everyday." They move on and get new job. And, you will too. No matter what the circumstances, put it behind you and move on. Deal with your feelings about the firing, and prepare your answer to the question before it is asked. Being prepared will make you feel more confident and less emotional about the situation.

Carole Martin, America's #1 Interview Coach, is a celebrated author, trainer, and mentor. Carole can give you interviewing tips like no one else can. Get a copy of her FREE 9-part "Interview Success Tips" report by visiting Carole on the web at The Interview Coach

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You have to be honest be your potential new employers may check. If they check, and you weren't honest, you'll lose the job immediately.

Don't know if you would get the new job but I would advise you to be truthful. Think first I would find another name for that particular customer though.Some places realize that the customer is not Always right. Good Luck.

Tell the truth and try to make your transgression sound like an asset.

Say you were fired at your last company because of a customer service issue, you now realize what you did and have grown as a person for it.

If a situation ever comes up in your new position that is a repeat of the past, you now know how to handle it.

Taking this approach:
A) Shows that you are honest.
B) Shows that you can learn from past mistakes.

Just omit your last job from your resume.

Tell them the truth, and explained why you were fired.

and please, do not exaggerate because then they will no you are lying. Just tell it plain and simple.

Also, you know you could sue your old company for firing you. You would make a case saying that they fired you for racial reasons and for you being a women.

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