I took time off for personal reasons but I don't think that answer satisfys job interviewers.
2006-06-25 18:50:25 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I'm a manager, and that works for me. Matter of fact, I think that says something about you. You can afford to take time off, so that means, you must be good with money. I trust people more that are good with their own money, that usually means they are trustworthy.
Maybe you should be more upfront if they don't seem to like that. Such as, exactly why you took the time off. Was your mother sick, family needed you, that sort of thing shows you are loyal. If it's because you were depressed because your girlfriend left you, don't mention that. Most of the time in an interveiw, they just want to see you are confident and easy to get along with.
Good luck
2006-06-25 18:56:46 · answer #1 · answered by natex14 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are a girl that's easy. Homemaker!!!! Sounds like you are a guy though so you could still use that but it'd be far fetched. Say your ex wife was a lawyer and you decided to stay home with children. That is becoming more common. You can also say you did odd jobs for people. Tell them you had become very ill. If I'm guessing correctly you had depression so that wouldn't be lying. Best bet is get a really crappy job and then go to these interviews then you can say you are just looking for something better. That works great. And don't worry the shitty jobs could care less about work history.
2006-06-25 18:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by Dream Bree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them the truth why you took off andwhy you are now ready to return to work. They might be concerned that you will just decide to take off again so your job is to assure and convince them that whatever it was is over and done now and you are ready to make them a committment.
No they do not like to see gaps in a work history without or even with good reason so you do have your work cut out for you. While good for you as a person the corporate world takes a dim view of "time off" and "personal reasons" both are red flags to an interviewer so perhaps you can explain using different termonology.
2006-06-25 18:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by digimutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell the truth. By that I mean don't make up some weird company or travel story. Something like "there were some personal family issues that have been resolved."
It lets them know that your problem has been taken care of and you're present and ready to work.
2006-06-25 18:56:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be honest with the person who is interviewing you. Tell them you had personal issues to be worked out. You shouldn't have to go into detail. Honesty is the best way to go.
2006-06-25 18:54:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say that I haven't been able to find the perfect job for me and I believe that I finally have (meaning the one that you are being interviewed for).
2006-06-25 18:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by :Anonymous: 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell your interviewer that you have to fix some problems with your family or something... but always show and assure them that you are resilient... That no matter what problems come across you during work time, you will not allow those problems to affect you and the quality of your work...
You know, that worked for me and I hope that it will work for you too...
Just remember to reassure them that no matter what happens, you will always be dependable and reliable when it comes to work...
good luck...
2006-06-25 19:00:34 · answer #7 · answered by 1209 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you had some personal issues that you needed to work though, but that they are all taken care of now, so you can get on with your career.
2006-06-25 18:52:58 · answer #8 · answered by lucygoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say Travel, have stories prepared. Makes you look good and explains the time off.
2006-06-25 18:52:19 · answer #9 · answered by elross 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-25 19:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by Goi a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋