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<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWell, to be honest, my previous boss was terrible<\/strong>! He was disrespectful and completely unqualified to run the branch… He is a big reason I am here today seeking a new career.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> Don\u2019t do this.<\/strong><\/p> That is a very good example of how NOT<\/strong> to answer the interview question, “What do you think about your previous boss?”<\/p> Even if you think this might be flattering to the hiring manager, there are a hundred better ways to respond.<\/p> Chances are, you are going to have a supervisor that you don\u2019t like throughout your career.<\/p> It\u2019s just one of those unavoidable facts of life.<\/p> Maybe they were too strict, too careless, or you simply didn\u2019t get along.<\/p> That\u2019s okay, and it\u2019s completely understandable.<\/p> But whatever you do, DO NOT word your response like the above statement.<\/p> This type of response will highlight your very worst traits as an employee.<\/strong><\/p> No need to worry.<\/p> We got your back.<\/p> If you follow the below guidelines, you will be able to navigate through this cryptic question.<\/p> Remember, your response gives the hiring manager a fairly accurate picture of the type of employee you will be!<\/p> With this in mind, it can seem a little confusing why the employer or hiring manager would ask this question.<\/p> It really does seem like they are opening the door for you to complain about your previous employer.<\/p> It almost sounds like the employer is asking:<\/strong><\/p> This is simply not the case.<\/p> If you respond with the above in mind, it will call your character into question.<\/p> Your potential employer may become concerned about:<\/strong><\/p> These are all things the employer will be looking for.<\/p> Do not take the opportunity to complain about your previous job and boss.<\/p> It opens the door for another applicant to give a better answer.<\/p> So if this isn\u2019t really an opportunity to companies about your boss, how can you answer this tricky interview question?<\/p> “If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all.”<\/p> This saying holds true to this question, but unfortunately, you have to say something!<\/p> Do your best and resist spewing a bunch of complaints about past disagreements you had with your boss.<\/p> Believe it or not, this will most likely have a negative impact on your interview.<\/strong><\/p> Most companies have that overly critical employee that states he or she can do a much better job.<\/p> Even if you are not this type of person, a negative answer can portray you as such.<\/p> That\u2019s one of the last things you want!<\/p> You should be able to spin any character traits or performance of your previous boss in a positive light.<\/p> If you have nothing nice to say, it is best to stick to the basics:<\/strong><\/p> My last boss was goal-oriented and this helped me focus and crush my sales quotas and deadlines!<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div> or…<\/p>Can You Relate?<\/h2>
Why Does the Hiring Manager Ask This Question?<\/h2>
Don’t Complain<\/h2>
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