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Old 06-17-2008, 02:14 AM   #5 (permalink)
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According to the survey, dressing inappropriately, bashing previous employers and appearing disinterested are the most common mistakes a candidate can make.
So I was thinking of that the other day while I myself was "indisposed"

What is a more favorable response to "why did you leave your last employer?"

I *want* to say, "because he was a total cock-job that suggested that I name my child after a venereal disease..."

Although that is not appropriate when I do say, "The position, although challenging didnt evolve as I had hoped." or something sunshine and rainbows like that.

However I get stymied when they ask me to elaborate. There is no way to sugar coat why its not a good fit. I am not going to take a job just cause its a job. ive been really unhappy since leaving GEICO and want to find something I can be happier with.

Open to suggestions!

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To anyone who's job seeking, I'm one of those slam dunk interviewees. If I can get in the building, I can get the job, even if I'm not qualified. My secret is simple.
Thats me too! but I am pursuing opportunities slightly outside of my "education level" and although I am confident that I can nail one of those jobs I have to work harder to get that chance since I dont have the degree. I guess I am burned out on selling myself.
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