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by smackeyacky 158 days ago
It’s best to be honest about conflict in a previous job without sharing details. Focus on the positive (I learned this, I achieved this).

If you’re applying for jobs make sure you don’t come across as entitled, a job might be menial but describe it as such to a future employer and you won’t be considered for anything.

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It’s best not to be honest at all and have a good story to tell - never say anything negative about your previous employer is the general rule. I broke that rule, but only because Amazon has such a bad reputation in the industry, I knew my story would be believable.

When I interviewed after being Amazoned (PIPed) in 2023, I said “I resigned because the stress of working at Amazon got to be overwhelming and I figured someone would hire me before my money ran out”.

Other excuses people use is the old “spend time with family”, “I needed a mental break”, etc.