I have a second interview with a naval museum. I went through the first interview and finally, six months later, I get a second interview. However, I have a bit of a stumbling block and I'd like some unbiased advice.
The first interviewer asked me why I left my last job. I told him that I was "laid off" and since I was too excited about getting the job, I forgot to explain WHY.
The reason why I was "let go" was that at the time, I was in school and I had a lot of pressure on me from that as well as some personal issues at home (not to mention that I came into work feeling lethargic). All of that took its toll and during rush, I accidentally came off as rude to a few customers. That's why I was let go. Career counselors have told me to say it as being "laid off" and explain it honestly but tactfully.
So how do I explain this to the second interviewer? I'm not lying and I refuse to lie at all. I really, really, really want this job.
2006-10-29
16:27:48
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chrstnwrtr
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Would it be ok if I said that I'd like to add some information I left out of the first interview?
2006-10-29
16:31:08 ·
update #1
Six months....they said it was because they were busy with so many stuff that they didn't get to my phone calls. It was also partially my fault for getting the phone extension number mixed up :( and they hired different people.
2006-10-29
16:37:08 ·
update #2