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Interview Cons and Pros

Cons

Pros
No degree or diploma Job specific courses or OJT
+ eager to learn new skills
No car or driver’s license Thorough knowledge of buses, etc.
+ experience getting around town
No work experience Volunteer or family responsibilities
+ diverse kinds of activities
No professional references Solid personal or school references
+ neighbors, PTA members, team members who will
 note dependability, honesty, trustworthiness,
 dependability, attendance, interpersonal skills, anything
 else special
No career goal Open to following this job’s opportunities
+ very flexible for changes in D&R

Positive Responses for Leaving Employment

I was seeking a more challenging position.

Looking for greater responsibility.

A job that is career-oriented or better fits education/training (be specific).

I wanted to be more productive (with examples).

Seeking a job requiring my best skills (and list).

Opportunity to learn and grow (skills would like to gain and now getting on own).

Caring for a family member (no longer an issue)

And of course: education, relocation, layoff, etc.
 


Unacceptable Responses

Fired.…arrested.…pay too low.…work was too hard.…problems with co-workers or boss.…stopped
showing up.…hated job.…work was beneath me.…got bored.…ill a lot or disabled…..hated job
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