Don't Talk Trash!

[Resume Writer]

Hi Everyone,

I found this article from an employer and thought it was worth passing on. He brings up some valid points. I am not sure about the last paragraph, as I would always suggest that you keep things on a positive note.

Kathy



[font=Times New Roman, Times, serif]Don't talk trash about previous employers[/font]
[font=Arial,Helvetica,Sans-Serif][font=Times New Roman, Times, serif][font=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif]George Blomgren,[/font][/font]Tips From An Employer[/font] [font=Times New Roman, Times, serif]MILWAUKEE, WI -- Talking trash is a natural temptation. But there are so many reasons to resist it. Here are two. First, what if you identify a problem that also occurs at the company you are talking to? Let's say you criticize a previous employer for their minimal benefits - and the company you are talking to has also recently trimmed their benefits. That could effectively end the interview.

Secondly, when I hear negative comments about previous employers, what always occurs to me as an employer is, "I wonder what negative things this person would say about us if we hired them and they left?" It doesn't leave me feeling good about the candidate.

The only context in which you can be critical of a former employer is if you are directly asked why you left. Keep your answer concise, professional, superficial and devoid of any emotion. If asked for more information, an interviewer may just be baiting you - don't take it as an invitation to unload.[/font]

 

[ThomasR]

Be Positive

Use common sense........ the employer is not your buddy hanging out on the block or at the "good 'ol boy's" night club; his/her main priority is productivity. To get the best from their people they must be cordial and up beat. They look for the same in people they will be working with. Those easily distracted or tend to go off on tangents project a problem with management because they must deal with time issues constantly. Continually having to bring personnel back on track takes away from other more productive issues.

Also keep in mind that most positions are within a competitive network where one employee will attempt to distract others to gain advantage within the corporate structure. The one with the cool head and focused attention is the one management will tend to rely on and promote.

Unless you are serious about making changes in your work environment keep your negative comments and dirt on conditions to yourself. And when you can take the nonsense no longer, make your comments to people with the clout and position within the organization to actual do something substantial. Make your complaints along with recommended courses of action to correct the malady.

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