Working for a Problem Company
“I noticed on your application that you have been
working with a company that has been in the news
lately. Can you tell me about that?”
■“Yes, the company has taken some hits since the news
about the CEO being in trouble. I can tell you it sure made
a difference in my stock investments. As far as my work in
the company goes, I did my job as a marketing person
and was not affected in any way by the problem. It’s still a
good company. It’s just time for me to move in another
direction.”
■“It’s been a challenge for me to have that company name
on my résumé right now. If I had been involved in some of
the decisions made, I might feel responsible, but the truth
is that I was hit as hard if not harder than anyone who had
invested in the company. I am sorry to see a company that
had so many great, hard-working employees and a solid
reputation taking such a hit. As for me, I figure it was a
‘speed bump’ in my career, and the skills and experience
that I bring from that company will serve me well in spite
of the way it turned out.”
■“It’s been very difficult for the last couple of years after the
problems with the company hit the media. I was really
hoping that it would turn around because I believed in the
company and enjoyed the work that I was doing there, but
it hasn’t happened. So I am ready to move forward know-
ing that even though the company had problems, I had a
good work experience where I learned valuable skills such
as how to do more with less. I can bring that skill to my
next company.”
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