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August 26th, 2008

Does Character Matter in Employment?

YES, character matters! Think about that phrase - Character Matters!
I have spent a large part of this year responding to issues in and around termination. Many more people get fired today in the natural flow of an organization today than any other time in our history.
For some people, termination has come by their own poor […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment

July 10th, 2008

The Importance of “I” Statements

Yesterday I had an opportunity to speak to one of my readers who is struggling to get a job in this crazy economy. As we spoke, I began to understand what was getting in her way - Here issue: She is playing the blame and shame game. The blame and shame game is when you […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 0 comments

January 13th, 2008

What Do You Write On The Application… If You Were Fired?

Here is a question asked by Drew Williams, one of my readers here at Interview Chatter:
The problem I’m having is that question is asked on the application, usually an online one, and you are screened out automatically. Do I answer “no” so I can get an interview and then explain everything then? I will have […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment

December 22nd, 2007

So, You’ve Been Fired

Is there hope for you once you’ve been fired? Or are you doomed to negative perceptions and bias because of poor performance, insubordination, personality conflicts? Are you doomed to lesser jobs?
Recovery from a termination seems like an uphill battle for job seekers who find themselves facing interview questions about their previous employer. I have been looking for […]

By Darlene McDaniel -- 1 comment

September 10th, 2007

How To Explain An Unjust Termination

“Discrimination is a plague that hamstrings corporate productivity and steals the dignity of all mankind. It is the definition of ‘UnAmerican’.”
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By Darlene McDaniel -- 4 comments