Avoiding negativity about previous managers and your reason for leaving a company is important. Even if you have a boss from hell (i.e. The Devil Wears Prada), you should never admit it!!!! I would recommend such subtleties as: “the company is going in a direction that is not in-line with my career goals”, “there is no room for growth” or “I am looking for better prospects and a better work environment”. This is not to say that you should lie, be honest. Just avoid mentioning the bad stuff.
Meryl Streep as the "boss from hell", Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada
This happy talk should go for all of the small talk, too. If you had to catch a train, 3 busses, hitch-hike and spend your last dollar to get to the interview – DO NOT MENTION IT. When asked about your trip to their office – mention the lack of traffic, friendly people on the train, or the time you had to relax before the interview. Your interviewer does not want to hear how hard it was for you. This will only make them worry about your ability to commute in on a regular basis.
If you can keep up the jolly mood through-out the interview, chances are – your interviewer will leave with a good taste in their mouth. This alone may not land you the job, but it will certainly help.
Happy searching!
- BG Recruiting
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