re: Finding job after getting fired. How screwed am I?

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In the current environment the only thing your former employer will do is verify employment. If they do anything other than that it becomes a liability for them.

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This is pretty accurate. Only things we would answer was confirm that the person worked for us and if they were currently eligible for rehire.

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answer the questions as they come and be honest

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bullshite .


Employers dont want honesty, they want you to make them feel warm and fuzzy and that you’ll be an asset to them.. As other posters upthread have mentioned, the former employer is extremely limited in details they can give out about you.. unless you live in a small town or something, where everyone knows everyone else, in which case you should probably expand ur horizons and look for your next employer in a larger city environment .. If i were you, just try to figure out a way to put as enthusiastic and as positive a spin on why things didn’t work out as you can, even if you have to fib your way through it .. most employers love optimism and despise negative Nancys .

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Found out today that I was getting fired from my job due to performance.

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Just to clarify: You mean you were fired but never knew the reason ?

In future interviews never blame previous employers


Generic but good advice from AI
1. Self-Assessment: Reflect on the reasons behind your dismissal to pinpoint areas for personal growth.
2. Seek Feedback: Reach out to your former employer for constructive feedback.
3. Enhance Skills: Work on developing both technical and interpersonal skills in areas that need improvement.
4. Maintain Positivity: Remember that setbacks are common; use this experience as motivation for success.
5. Build Connections: Network with colleagues and peers to learn and uncover new opportunities.
6. Show Progress: Emphasize your development and lessons learned in future job applications.

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y worry is that I am not an attractive person for a job if I come in and state that I got fired or messed up.

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Is this something you have to state?

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Should I tell the interviewer that I got fired?

There are diplomatic ways to talk about getting fired (or better put, dismissed). First and foremost, they'll ask why you got fired. Even with background checks, HR departments do not have access to your performance records or reasons for dismissal.

Unless the cause was criminal (e.g. stealing from your organization), it will not show up on your background check.

Choose your words wisely and be diplomatic in how you talk about your dismissal. “I was let go after a change in management.” Or “I was not a great fit for the position as _____ because my strengths are _______ (steer back to positive).”

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From LINK https://www.idealist.org/en/careers/left-bad-terms-potential-employer

Tell the new potential boss what your corrective actions are concerning what your old boss had to say

You can't run or hide from the past. They will pick up on that if if you try

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even some other people agreed with me.

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Criticism first, no they didn't they just were being polite.

It is likely not going to come up unless the potential employers know someone at the old firm well enough to get an "off the record" assessment of you. If they do you probably aren't going to get an interview anyway.

The thing is you can't go in like a whipped dog and you have to have a confident explanation for the gap in your resume. You have to project confidence even if it is false but avoid the over confident persona that is easy to fall into when you are trying to project a false image.

Keep in mind finding a professional job that is a good fit for both sides often takes a minute. So the key is don't let it bring you down further, at least don't let potential employers smell the desperation. You will likely look back years from now and see this as a blessing in disguise and the experience will make you a better manager of people when that time comes.

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Nobody gets fired. The shite didn't work out

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Amen brother

CPA firms are, in general, trash. Avoid

Been there…

I struggled with being honest and telling them in interviews, or just saying i left due to “no confidence in leadership to develop and further my career”, which technically is the truth, albeit a stretch.

If your interviewing with places network with, know, etc. your old coworkers, probably need to explain situation.

Anyone else , use the line above.

They can verify if you’ve worked there, but 99% of places won’t say why you left for fear of lawsuit

Good luck!