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Answering Reader Mail: Being Terminated (Social Etiquette Part 2)

Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

There were no rules against fraternization in our employee handbook and because the SVPs I supported often took their subordinates out for carousing and merriment, I went against her wishes. My question however, is… should I disclose the reason for my termination in my job interviews? Needless to say, I was also terminated.

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How to Make a Good Impression

Ian's Messy Desk

In this short time, the person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language , your demeanor and your mannerisms. Mirroring the behaviour is not so easy to maintain, especially in technical interviews. The adage says, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I appreciate this point.