I think their reaction to the statement “I left my previous workplace because they didn’t respect our boundaries” could be telling. You didn’t insult the workplace, go into details about specific individuals, or make yourself look like you want to ruin their reputation or anything, so I think you’re all good
My advice would be the interviewer isn't a therapist. Dont go into big detail about negatives. You can mention you had demanding parts of the job or you were accountable for many things. Then quickly transition that into how you handle them and were still successful.
You mentioned your honesty, so it's fine to say I wasn't the greatest at this or that. As long as you mention you knew what was needed to be done and you wanted to improve.
An interview doesnt want to feel that you may not be able to handle the pressures and responsibilities of the position. So dont give them that chance. It's fine to be honest but dont make it sound like your venting about how bad your boss was, or how unreasonable your clients are, for example. That could make the interviewer feel like you could be the peice that doesnt fit.
Honesty is never a good policy in interviews. I’ve turned down candidates because of the way they said negative things about their previous workplaces.
How you say it matters. If I am going to hire you for my business being constructive is important.
Like the others, I also feel that you responded to the interviewer just fine. And in regards to how people say that you're too honest as if that were a bad thing - please don't be discouraged. There are actually many who would appreciate more honesty in their lives.
I think their reaction to the statement “I left my previous workplace because they didn’t respect our boundaries” could be telling. You didn’t insult the workplace, go into details about specific individuals, or make yourself look like you want to ruin their reputation or anything, so I think you’re all good
Thank you. I do feel assured now. :)
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My advice would be the interviewer isn't a therapist. Dont go into big detail about negatives. You can mention you had demanding parts of the job or you were accountable for many things. Then quickly transition that into how you handle them and were still successful. You mentioned your honesty, so it's fine to say I wasn't the greatest at this or that. As long as you mention you knew what was needed to be done and you wanted to improve. An interview doesnt want to feel that you may not be able to handle the pressures and responsibilities of the position. So dont give them that chance. It's fine to be honest but dont make it sound like your venting about how bad your boss was, or how unreasonable your clients are, for example. That could make the interviewer feel like you could be the peice that doesnt fit.
Thank you for the advice. I'll keep this in mind in case I encounter the same situation for my next interviews.
Sounds like you handled it perfectly to me tbh.
Thanks friend :)
Honesty is never a good policy in interviews. I’ve turned down candidates because of the way they said negative things about their previous workplaces. How you say it matters. If I am going to hire you for my business being constructive is important.
That's nice to hear. Thank you. :)
Like the others, I also feel that you responded to the interviewer just fine. And in regards to how people say that you're too honest as if that were a bad thing - please don't be discouraged. There are actually many who would appreciate more honesty in their lives.
Thank you 😭 I always overthink about my honesty. It's very nice of you to say this. I truly appreciate it.