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Discussing negative job experiences in an interview
From the course: Insights from a College Career Coach
Discussing negative job experiences in an interview
Jeff Layton: Here's a question that we got from a member that it seems like a very painful place to be in. They need to answer the question, why did you leave your last job? and they've been fired. How do you answer that? Valerie Sutton: That is a really tough one. I think the first thing you have to do is really analyze what didn't work in that situation and why you were let go. And think about how you might rephrase it, and it's really about fit a lot of times, that you were let go, and so that's what I would start with. I would start with you know it wasn't a right fit for myself or the employer. It took you know say x amount of time in the evenings to do something and I just--I couldn't make that. So I'm looking for that more nine-to-five working, which I know that you provide. Jeff: Hmm. Valerie: So that just, that turns it around into something a little more positive. You have reflected on it and now you're set able to say how you might transition that and create a more positive…
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Choosing between a career coach or a career counselor1m 33s
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Following your passion1m 27s
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Getting exposure to other industries1m 2s
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Looking at personality assessments1m 16s
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Making a career change and examining hiring trends1m 4s
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Knowing when to go back to school1m 10s
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Using a gap analysis to fill holes in your resume2m 31s
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Advice for college students1m 26s
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Getting into the job market after time away1m 25s
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Tailoring your resume1m 49s
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Looking at job postings on job boards1m 4s
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Maintaining an online presence1m 44s
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Having and presenting a portfolio1m 13s
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Increasing your visibility with recruiters52s
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Writing a cover letter1m 22s
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Exploring the biggest mistakes people make in interviews1m 11s
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Discussing negative job experiences in an interview1m 51s
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Moving up in your career49s
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Transitioning between freelancing and a corporate environment1m 33s
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Dealing with frustration and anxiety1m 11s
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