I ask this, because recently I was selected to work in an IT company as Project Director. I was interviewed several times by the CEO, in all of those times I impressed him with my knowledge, disposition, awareness and boldness to give a solution to his problems.
But, we he'd invite me to lunch to discuss my salary, bonus, business cards, etc. He asked me more questions, at all times I always answered with the truth.
He asked me why I left a company, in which he has one acquaintance, I told him that I got into personal problems with a fellow coworker and I was fired due to my lack of productivity.
Since that day, the CEO call me and told me that several facts were needed to clarify. He told me that he spoke with his acquaintance at the company I used to work, and this person told him that even though I was real good at work, I had several personal issues that made me a bad decision.
Of course the outcome was that I was not hired because I told the truth, did I act wrong??
2007-03-23 09:29:39 · 8 answers · asked by Ya no estoy en Y!R por Facebook! 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
It's never wrong to tell the truth, but you have to spin the information in your favor when you're trying to impress others and get a job offer. You were right to admit that you had some personal problems with some of the people at your former job--but you could have made that fact know in a professional way by saying that you didn't blend well in your former company's corporate culture, that you think there are more opportunities for advancement and productivity for you at this new company, that this company is a better fit for you, that you were just ready for a change because you felt stagnant at your old job, etc. None of those thing are lies, but they all sound better than what you did say.
Saying outright that you were fired for a lack of productivity is pretty much the best way NOT to get a job. Plus it'll make people worry and want more info and try to find out the other side of the story--as happened in this case. You are not buddies--you are interviewer and job applicant. You don't need to feel the need to gush and divulge your personal info to your future boss--especially if that info makes you look bad.
2007-03-23 09:38:53 · answer #1 · answered by lizzgeorge 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You did not act wrong. However, employment references are confidential. The CEO should have never told you what was said about you. If you feel there is discrepancy in what was said you maybe able to talk to a lawyer about a libel suit. CEO's are fond of doing lunch interviews as people tend to give lots of personal information they use to make hiring decisions. Remember when you are at lunch to only give professional information, don't act buddy buddy while munching on your chicken caesar.
When giving a reference it's okay to state facts, it's not okay to make up facts. If you feel your old employer made up facts, definitely look at legal action. Also, did you give that acquaintances name as a reference? If you didn't, then the company that you were trying to get on board with wronged you.
In the end, always tell the truth. Most people get fired from a job at least once in their life. In this situation if you lied, the outcome would have been the same because the reference was a bad reference.
2007-03-23 09:40:39 · answer #2 · answered by zeebarista 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never bad to tell the truth. It is about how much information you give. You would have been "caught" either way. He had an acquaintance at the company right? Well he was likely going to ask them about you either way. If anything you probably should have told him more of your side. In both sides the big part was a personal issue.
2007-03-23 09:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you talked to much. You must tell the truth. But not "ALL" the truth. I wouldn't have said I was fired due to my lack of productivity. I would have said that I was looking for a better job (better salary, kind of work/life, environment, future, etc). Luck next time.
2007-03-23 10:30:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you did everyhing right , it's 1 thing to magnify the truth but if you lie and get caught you not hired anyway !!!! keep that in mind but also keep this in mind - and i am completely serious about this this - it is illegal for past employers to give you a bad work reference because of a couple different things - 1} slander & or defimation of character - this in turn means that they are making it impossible for you to support yourself , and they can be sued for those same exact reasons. i would contact a lawyer and get this situation taken care of before it starts to effect other areas of your life like your credit score which in turn effects just about every aspect of your adult life.
2007-03-23 09:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by mac227@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The CEO would have checked up with his acquaintance either way.
2007-03-23 09:37:33 · answer #6 · answered by Vegan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. If he found out later that you lied then you still would be fired. So i think its better to tell the truth ahead of time.
2007-03-23 09:42:52 · answer #7 · answered by sellatieeat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to lie, lie. Telling the truth will set you on the right foot, if you lie you have to lie to cover up that lie.... so you are pretty much on the right foot
2007-03-23 09:38:51 · answer #8 · answered by Q&A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋