I left my last job without any notice, what is the best way to get around why you left your last job ?

Question

Ok heres the thing... I work in a small city in a small health field. Ive heard that employers can only ask start date, end date, and would you rehire that individual. I left because of personal reasons. The former employer is prominate in the community esp. in the health field I work in. I know legally they can't slander you but they can behind closed door and you would never be able to prove it. I don't really know what to say in the interview why I left, except that I need more challenges, what if my answer doesn't match my former employers response???
One person said to call the HR managar and ask them what they are telling employers that may be calling?
Is that a wise thing to do ?????????
Nervous about possible nothing

Answer 1

I work in HR and what you said is true. The only information we are allowed to divulge is start date, end date, verify salary if it is named, and eligible for rehire. I think stating "personal reasons" is pretty vague, but feeling stuck in a position and needing more oportunities for advancement are valid reasons. Don't be so worried about what your employer might say - you just sound paranoid! Verifications of employment are done by the front desk personnel, so chances are you will just embarrass yourself with the HR manager who isn't going to take the phone call.... I wouldn't go there, if I were you.

Answer 2

When you are asked why you left at your next job's interview, be honest. You don't have to be explicit, just describe in general terms what made it so difficult to remain employed at your previous job.

"Personal reasons" is pretty general. If you had issues with your employer and you are fearful their HR department will slander you or give conflicting information from what you tell your interviewer, honesty again is best. Mention why you were unable to give notice.

This happens all the time, remember. Interviewers are interested in your previous job, of course, but what they are more interested in is how you will benefit their company and what kind of employee you will be for them.

I would not call your previous employer's HR manager. There are too many things that can go wrong and the manager would be suspicious. Better to present your best to your prospective employer's interviewer and be confident.

Answer 3

Just tell them that you left for personal reasons that you feel you shouldn't go into detail about. The comment you made about contacting HR is something that you should do. Your former boss will write up a response that they will give to the employer you're applying at. Hope this helps you.

Answer 4

I would tell the potential employer that you had a family reason come up and had to leave the job quickly. That way, it does not matter what the employer says. You left on your own and had your own private reasons.

Take care,
Troy

Answer 5

why not just say why you really left. you're not the only person who ever walked out (with good reason). You might just find that other people who worked for (him/her) did the same. Honesty is the best policy...

UNLESS: Talking to overzelous rookie cops who are tring to make a name. Plead the 5th, tell it to the judge or ask for a lawyer, never talk to the Police, "WE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS"

Having someone else call HR has been done b4 also and isn't a bad idea.......

Answer 6

say something like - "For personal reasons. The last employer was a great organisation to work for, I loved my time with them and I genuinely regretted having to leave." If you just say, "personal reasons" without any backup comment, it'll set off alarm bells.