How do I address the issue of getting fired from my last job when I'm on an interview?

Question

It was for a mistake I made that resulted in an invoicing error that cost the company about $800. Prior to that, my job seemed secure.

Answer 1

If they ask why you left the company, I'd be honest in the interview. Owning up to your mistakes is a sign of maturity and taking responsibility for your actions. Don't elaborate too much. Just say it as you did here. I made a mistake that resulted in an invoicing effor that cost the company about $800. Prior to that incident, my job seemed secure. I've learned from this to be more to pay more attention to details.



Leave it at that unless they ask more detailed questions. Chances are, they will accept that answer and while you might have gotten points lost for being fired, you would gain points for acepting responsibility for your error.



Being fired is not an automatic death for future jobs. It is a red flag. Companies will want to know why you were fired and be reassured that you aren't a total screwup. The thing you will have to do is learn your weaknesses and watch for those in future jobs.



Good Luck

Answer 2

Option 1: Don't bring it up. If all goes well, they won't ask.



Option 2: "Why did you leave your last position?"



Then you're going to have to spill some details. I wouldn't go into detail, but something like, "While I felt that my position was secure, I was dismissed from my job because of a basic invoicing error. Looking back, I probably wouldn't want to work for a company that severely punishes its employees for minor mistakes, it looks like a mixed blessing."

Answer 3

You got fired for an $800 mistake? Sounds like youre rid of problems just waiting to happen.



You'll be asked about why you left or why they wanted you to leave -- I would talk about something related to it without lying. You 'could' say that there was a mistake, but you should focus on how it was both your mistake and a mistake by the company of innadequate training -- despite your asking for it.

Answer 4

Be honest. As an employer I would rather know that info right up front rather than find out about it later after I have already trusted you with my finances. Explain the situation and let him/her make the decision. Honesty is always the best answer

Answer 5

Ouch yeah you screwed up. I'd not say a word about it. Find out what they are saying happened by having a friend call in and act like he's doing a background check....have him call HR. Once you find out what they say...then build a story around that.

Answer 6

just tell your new company that you made an error. if they ask what it was, tell them details surrounding it. all that proves is that you are human...

Answer 7

don't bring it up