I recently went for an interview for a job that I felt like I was perfect for. I had been out of work for a few months, and this job seemed like the perfect opportunity to get back into the workforce.
With a degree in business and years of experience in the industry, I was confident that I had a good chance of getting the job.
Spoke badly about previous employer during interview
I was wrong.
The interview started out great. I was confident, answered all the questions quickly and accurately, and felt like I had made a good impression.
Then, the interviewer asked me about my previous job. I was honest and told them all the good and bad things about it.
I thought I was doing the right thing by being open and honest, but I guess I was wrong.
When I mentioned some of the problems I had with my previous employer, the interviewer immediately rejected me.
Didn’t like me
They said that I had badmouthed my previous company, and that their company didn’t want to hire someone who was so negative about their past workplace.
I was shocked and embarrassed. I had never expected this to happen, and I felt like I had messed up my chances of getting the job.
I left the interview feeling disappointed and embarrassed. I had worked so hard to prepare for the interview, and I had been so confident that I would get the job.
But, I had learned my lesson. I realized that I should always stay positive and never badmouth any previous employers, no matter how bad the experience was.
I had lost a great opportunity and I felt like I had failed. I had been so sure that I was the perfect candidate for the job, but I had let my emotions get the best of me and it had cost me.