How do I explain that I quit a job because ex-boss was too verbally abusive?

Question

Been looking for a job for a year now no such luck tho, but just found out he is bad mouthing me saying I yelled and screamed, which turns away any potential employers. I really think that no one will hire me because of why I quit and for the bad reference. Who is gonna hire a "hot head"? I know I need proof that he is saying untruthful remarks but no one has it documented in writing. What other reason can I put on applications and at a interview besides quit due to verbal abuse which is the truth? How do I get someone to hire me for not putting up with a bully ex boss?

Answer 1

I will have to agree with the first poster - why you're still unemployed for one year doesn't look very good, especially when you could have found some type of job - maybe not what you wanted and/or at the pay you want - but any job (through a temp agency) during this year of unemployment.

After your first month or two of unemployment, you should have gone to get a temp job.

Blaming it on the company is not going to look good for a potential employer.

Answer 2

I've interviewed people and I think you're bigger challenge is explaining why you haven't worked in a year. If during an interview somebody gives me what I view are "excuses" I'm less likely to hire them. When I call for references, legally, the only information I should be provided is whether that person was employed at the listed reference.

You're much better off to state you left to pursue other opportunities and if asked why, then and only then is it acceptable to explain you were verbally abused by your boss.

That is also up to interpretation. The interviewer has to be convinced you're not a cry baby, business is business and ultimately a company has to make a profit. If the company you worked for has a good reputation and is known for making a good profit, chances are what they say will hold a LOT of water.

I can tell you right now, knowing you haven't worked in a year and the focus on your former employer makes my gut instinct say that something isn't right.

You have to remember you're going up against other people with good records and people who might still be employed. You have to sell yourself as an asset and not appear to be a liability. You need to make the company a profit so they can pay you and based on the information you provided that doesn't seem to be the case.

No boss verbally abuses a profitable employee, and if that guy is still a boss after a year then he holds credibility.

Answer 3

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