Don’t Make These Mistakes in a Job Interview

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I was cursed out by the manager in the presents of customers and a co-worker. He verbally threatened to fight me. I was really bothered by his/her disrepectful actions. I immediately spoke to the manager in private and behind closed doors and let him know that he couldn't mistreat me in this manner.
My co-worker customer cusrsed me as well and she made the manger aware of her actions and he didn't take any corrective actions to prevent this from happening again between us.
I filed a formal complaint with the branch H/R, against them and let them know that I didn't want anymore to do or say to them. H/R responsed quickly against her but not him.
I realized my work relationship was completely destroyed by their actions and I was terminated later b/c my work effort took an instant dive. It was time for me to move on from this job.

Melvin of FL 7:00PM May 17, 2011

Should you tell a prospective employer why you were terminated.

Gphipps of TX 7:05PM April 09, 2011

Well, as stated many times over in the comments, it is a tuff time to obtain employment in todays job market. The reason being, is that there are more applicates than there are jobs or simply not enough to go around.
According to statisics there are about 5 applicates for every available job. So yes, employers can be picky, and beyond resonable, to down right silly with their job interview questions and what they expect on a resume.
If it were the other way around, companies would be paying better wages that are more in line with the current cost of living and they would treat people with more respect in an interview and require less detail on a resume.
The other thing to think about is that many job seekers would not be without jobs if employers would allow their employees the opportunity to correct their mistakes, where is today, they seem to fire people for little or no reason and they can most often because of the right to work laws in most states.

tyler of TX 7:48PM March 28, 2011

Good Article,
I purchased from Amazon "The Complete Job Interview Preparation Course" DVD. After completing the work booklet I was able to put to use the skills acquired in the interactive simulated interviews. Being able to actually practice over and over dramatically improved the delivery of my answers, not to mention my confidence.
Good Luck to all out there in this tough market

Jason of CA 7:14PM March 25, 2011

"Do not ask anything pertaining to the salary, benefits, or perks of the job."
These are good ideas, but I completely disagree with the quoted advice above. Why would you not ask about important elements of the position like this. If somebody got through he entire screening process and never asked once about pay or benefits I would think they were an idiot.
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Eric Cook of OR 3:33PM March 23, 2011

Miriam, good advice. I especially like the point to always remember to ask questions, particularly ones that show you know at least something about their company. If you're trying to work for them, you should be interested in what they do. Some of these tips may seem like common sense, but it's very true that many people do not take them to heart!

Ty Abernethy of GA 2:01PM March 23, 2011