Guides
Applying after dismissal: restarting with confidence
Placing a dismissal without lying: separation terms, references, and the why question in interviews.
A dismissal is an event, not a verdict. Placing it briefly and facing forward takes away its power.
In the resume
- Stay neutral: the end date stands uncommented in the timeline – no reason.
- Secure a reference: a good reference outweighs any explanation.
- Stay seamless: fill gaps directly with search or training.
In the interview
- Short and honest: one sentence on what happened, then on what is next.
- No blame: sparing the old employer looks confident.
- Name the lesson: what you take away interests more than what was.
Work with versions: one stresses strengths, another explains the transition.
Frequently asked questions
Name the reason?
Never in the resume; briefly and factually in interviews when asked.
Mention separation terms?
No – that stays between you and the former employer.