What should I say to a prospective employer during the interview?

Question

I have been at my current position, an assistant in a fashion company since the end of the April. Up until april I have been on the roller coaster of unemployment since last spring.

However, I have no fashion experience up to this point and as I go along, as much as I am learning, I am finding it more difficult. I feel that I have tried and just realized that maybe I cannot do this job anymore. I dont want to give up, but I dont know how much more I can take.

I have started to send out resumes and my question is, when asked about what I have been doing, should I say I was temping or should I list this current position on my resume and explain that I feel that it is just not the right job for me?

I am well aware of the fact that if I fudge the truth and hired somewhere else and the truth is found out, I may go back to being unemployed, which I dont want to do.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Being honest is your best bet. Telling them why you are leaving your current job as you explain to us is very honorable.Just be sure to play it by the book serving your last two weeks or week notice before leaving .A ex-employer cannot legally put you down only refuse to answer any questions. Something to do is ask for a letter of recommendation from your current employer , most will have no problem doing this if you were a good employee.Find the best higher up to speak with for this and explain to them that you really feel you could be of benefit to another company. They don't have to know you don't have another job lined up. Go for it !!!!!

Answer 2

Tell the truth. But never criticise your employer or co-workers. Just say you would like to move on to new challenges and opportunities for growth in your career.

Peace and blessings!