Sacked

[SharonO]

Does anyone out there have any advice on what I should write on an application form and say in interviews about my last job which I was sacked from? It wasn't stealing or anything bad. The employer said I was lazy. I disagreed strongly and still do. I worked hard. But there was no arguing with him.
I'm tempted to lie but that's no good.
Thanks all for replies.

[puddicat]

sharon they cant just sack for being lazy!

[SharonO]

Lol, very funny but my name isn't Ozbourne. Been serious.

[nonomaybe]

The way I read your post is that you have had other jobs.
If the reason for leaving your last job is a one - off then you should have no problems and a fair-minded prospective employer will see this in your cv.
So tell the truth, it's always best.

[donn1901]

in my experience trust me you should say that you left due to you feeling unhappy in the position you worked. then if you are sucessful enoughto get interview and they ask tell them you win some and lose some and in your opinion you wasnt suited there and knew it. you would leave than be unhappy at work, trust me this is loads better than saying you got sacked or maybe mention a personality clash not everyones perfect everyone dislikes someone hun x

[Buenchico]

In an interview, you could always try the old "clash of personalities" line. e.g.:

"I just couldn't seem to get on with my boss. I think there must have been a clash of personalities. I worked really hard but whatever I did was never good enough for him. I'm looking for a fresh start where I can prove to someone new just how good I am at my job".

Such an approach might work but I have to admit that, when I was teaching, parents frequently blamed their offspring's laziness on a 'clash of personalities' with me. I've learnt to treat the phrase as code for 'damned lazy' ;-)

Chris

[SharonO]

Thanks everybody.
I like the idea of saying a clash of personalities, which I think it was anyway, he just didn't like me. It happens.
And I am happy to say that. My problem is if future employers ask ex employer for references. I'll be found out. And that makes me wonder if it's the reason I have been turned down for the jobs I have been interviewed for. I just can't decide what to do.
:o(
BTW thanks to Buenchico for the refernces answer. I'll read it again and try making up my mind.