[–] elgindelta ago
Any mention of this to the owner falls on deaf ears. As well, he has pretty much disengaged himself from the business, and doesn't even advertise. I almost think he's using the place as a tax write off.
Exactly what I would say, point out also, zero potential to move up, The company ladder is more of a step stool. Your looking for a lift to the iss
[–] ratki11er 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I personally have been in this situation twice now. My go to is the "It's not a good cultural fit at my current employer" When they follow it up asking what kind of culture you are looking for that's your opportunity to take your potentially negative reasons for leaving and turn them into positives for yourself. Employers like hearing from potential employees that they want accountability, that they want to work in a culture where showing up to work excited about your job is the norm. Basically take everything that you hate about your last job, and tell employers you are looking for the opposite.
[–] Biscuitbaiter ago
I've always used, "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" as a guideline. Sometimes it's not what you say as much as how you say it. Or another great one is, "Actions speak louder than words". It is best not to bash another job or individual as it presents a lot about ones character to the potential employer both good or bad. Personally, when I am interviewing people I am asking that question in terms of finding out if you left the other job on good terms or not and why or why not. If someone doesn't leave or serve notice at another job, it's a very big red flag for me but it's not necessarily the end of the interview. I don't care if they liked the job or not as much as if they are prone to handling responsibility well, that includes how they left. I feel that your job is your responsibility and if you no longer feel it's conducive there is a right and wrong way about approaching the situation. The one time I've personally had something similar happen my response to the question was basically, "The working relationship I had with the company was no longer healthy and mutually conducive. I felt it would be best to seek different avenues where I can continue developing my skills."
[–] Firevine [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I've always used, "If you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all" as a guideline.
I went that route when I interviewed for this job, in what now seems like a lifetime ago. With my prior one, the manager was a real miserable alcoholic sonovabitch, and when my current boss asked why I left that one, I just took a deep breath, paused, and said that it was a very negative place to work, but I didn't want to come across as slandering them.
[–] LinoleumFulcrum ago
NEVER shit talk your past employment situations, regardless of how shitty that they may've been.
It is classless and will fall on deaf and supremely uninterested ears.
Save that type of chatter for your friends and family. ;)
[–] uptherepubic ago
I am looking for challenges that will help to fully utilize my skills. Then list the skills, and how you'd like to use them. Tell them the company you are currently with is great, but capped, as it is very small, and no room for movement exists. Ask how they see your skill set, per your resume, helping their organization.