Can I talk about a previous employer?

Business networking functions usually include talk of past and present employers. Regardless of your feelings toward your previous employers, refrain from talking negatively about them in these public professional venues. You can never be sure who you are talking to or what connections they have in your field.

Is it OK to rehire an old employee?

Definitely a good candidate for rehire When you’re rehiring former employees, they already know your products, culture and service delivery model. This can drastically reduce training costs. Rehired employees can start adding value to your bottom line in much less time than brand new employees.

Why should we consider you for rehire?

Increased Loyalty, Engagement, and Commitment. Another benefit of rehiring employees is that they will likely be more engaged and committed to the organization upon their return. They also bring a fresh perspective along with them that could lead to important changes within an organization.

Should I quit my job for badmouthing my Boss?

You’re probably going to badmouth him later. Diplomacy is key. It’s OK to say that you’ve had disagreements with your boss and/or coworkers. If you badmouth them, however, you come off as the badmouthing type. This is not ideal. The bottom line is, there must be “something” wrong or you wouldn’t leave.

What can I do if my former employer bad-mouthing me?

There are laws regarding what they can say about an employee, which means if your former employer is bad-mouthing you when they receive a reference call, there may be actions you can take to remedy the situation. Many employers will release only basic information when contacted for a reference to protect themselves from lawsuits.

Should candidates badmouth a previous employer?

Candidates often have some canned response, simply following the textbook advice: never badmouth a previous employer. But why not? Seriously.

Is it bad to bad mouth a company in an interview?

No one cares what your opinion is of the company, but if you bad mouth them, they’ll think less of you. Remember, most of your interviewing will be with management. No one wants to hire a disgruntled employee.