Here's an interesting question on Hacker News for those who often have trouble talking about past roles when applying for a new one:
How do you talk about past jobs you regret in interviews?
As the top comment mentions, and as the original post implies, it's almost always discouraged to discuss your previous employer or role in a negative way. Anyone talking negative is going to be viewed as bringing the same attitude to the new role.
Some of the suggestions in the thread include:
- Keep your emotions in check
- If you must say something negative, be clear and unambiguous
- Talk about bad situations, not bad people
- Think about the previous negative experiences and learned opportunities
- Focus on the things you learned, no matter how hard it was at the time
Those and other suggestions should give you lots to contemplate if you happen to be interviewing for something in the coming months.
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