If and when you do manage to get in front of a hiring manager, networking connection or company representative, be sure to avoid speaking
negatively about your current employer.
It's never a good idea to speak
negatively about your current employer, or even your current job.
Not exact matches
During the interview, certain questions can prompt candidates to speak
negatively about themselves or their previous company, whether it's answering the question «why are you looking to leave your
current employer?»
Whatever the case may be, and whatever the question may be, keep it in your mind to never speak
negatively about your
current job, manager, or
employer.
Hiring managers say the following are the mistakes most detrimental to your interview performance: • Answering cell phone or texting: 77 percent • Appearing disinterested: 75 percent • Dressing inappropriately: 72 percent • Appearing arrogant: 72 percent • Talking
negatively about current or previous
employers: 67 percent • Chewing gum: 63 percent