is anyone here good at job interviews?

[cookiepuss]

I'm starting to aply for other jobs, and often in interviews I've noticed many employers ask things like..."why are you looking for a new job." etc. In this case they may say well looks like you've only been at your job eight months why are you leaving so soon?

the real reasons are:

boss is an ass
boss is getting sued
on at least one occasion he has asked me to do something that is borderline illegal. kind of a grey area but I'm not comfortable doing it.


Now I know it's never ok to bad mounth your current employer to a future employer, but these are the facts. How do I imply those bad things, but still sugar coat it doesn't seem like I'm a person who talks bad about others?
any ideas?

[b i o n i c]

you don't need to address it at all... just say you're looking for a change, a new environment

[cookiepuss]

Yeah that's generally what I would do...but I've only had one job that I had for five years (and part of that period it was part-time) and then I've had a bunch of jobs that were 6-12 months tops. I'm trying to avid looking like someone who flits from job to job with no commitment. (my history is spotty partly because, yes I haven't been sure of what I wanted to do, but much of it was beyond my control and due to getting laid off in this shit hole economy we have.)

[abcdefz]

...you could say that you've become uncomfortable as your work environment has become increasingly unbusinesslike and even unethical. You're looking for a place where you'll be able to invest yourself in a career capacity.

Something like that, if it's the truth. But be ready to answer questions like "What attracts you to our company as a place for a career?" or "Where do you see yourself in ten years?"

[cookiepuss]

...you could say that you've become uncomfortable as your work environment has become increasingly unbusinesslike and even unethical. You're looking for a place where you'll be able to invest yourself in a career capacity.

Something like that, if it's the truth. But be ready to answer questions like "What attracts you to our company as a place for a career?" or "Where do you see yourself in ten years?"

yeah, yeah, I like that alot.


Good I hate the "where do you see yourself" question but i'm prepared for it and i know how to answer it at this point. But in my book an employer loses a point with me if they ask that, I mean it's sooooo text book and most people don't give an honest answer.:rolleyes:

[b i o n i c]

im at work so i can't give it enough attention to be helpful right now, but i too could definately give you some advice on IM later on after work if youd like.

[Justin]

say something like, "I was unable to show my full potential with my last employer, however I feel your company would allow that to happen"

Lying works well to

[HEIRESS]

all you gotta do is drop the line "I have a proactive approach to problem solving"

its a deal closer mang

[abcdefz]

Say that you believe strongly in sexual harassment.