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When I was working for my old employer, I signed a contract that said I could be dismissed without cause with just two work days notice. I was, but I know the reason was MOSTLY (Like 90%) I didn't get along with a coworker and partly (10%) I didn't do one part of my job (that wasn't in the job description and it's a long story) they way they wanted. When I'm filling out online applications it asks why was I fired. How should I word that the contracted stated I could be fired without cause? Also, if I were to get an interview how should I state that? Should I bring a copy of my old contract with it highlighted? My friend who is not a teacher said I should do that, but ti doesn't seem "right" to me.
How long were you at your old employer? If the amount of time is marginal, it might be better to leave it off entirely.
If it's a longer span, then just explain that it didn't work out. Don't disparage your previous company, be as neutral as possible about it. Then shift focus back to the things that make you a great fit for THEIR company. Try not to let the interviewer dwell on it.
Bouncing back from being fired can be a trial. Good luck!
It's for me, because I kind of have to put it. It counts towards experience. It was my "first" teaching job, everything else was subbing. Even thought for a year I basically had my own class before this, I was paid and put in the system as a sub.
Lie? Wouldn't the background search show the truth?
OP, almost everyone can be fired without cause. That's not the reason you were let go.
I would stick to something basic like "it wasn't a good fit."
is it a lie?
if someone is let go and told that it is due to not meeting the duties of the job, poor performance etc.... they were fired.
if someone is told that we're letting you go, and they don't give a reason, sounds like a lay off to me. You can guess at a lot of things either way, but unless you were written up or given verbal feedback to this, I don't see how you can say you were "fired"
Teaching is funny. in my area if you're not public school they just don't renew your contract...
If you were an "employee at will," they don't need a reason. And, if you can't find the exact cause, your future employer isn't likely to discover the truth either. I'd just say my position was eliminated. That's very common.
Lie? Wouldn't the background search show the truth?
It depends on the state. In some states former employers can only confirm that you were indeed employed by them and from what date to what date. Nothing else. In other states a former employer can say anything they want about you including why you were fired, if they think you are a crummy employee or not, and so on.
Not all employers abide by this law, though.
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