I am filling out a job application an I dont know how to word that i got fired without saying that outright. I was let go because I apparently have a bad attidue and complain to much. I obviously dont want to say that, but how do I say it so it doesnt sound so bad???? HELP!:eek:

Ummm... that is a hard question.

I honestly have no clue, but I will ask a few friends of mine and get back with you. I hope that is alright.

DON'T!

You aren't obligated to tell that you got fired. You can tell them that you left voluntarily or whatever you want.
By law your previous employer can't tell anyone that you were fired.

Seriously, are u for sure? Why is there a place on applications that says terminated or left on own??? Where did u get this info?

Just a quick note.... the days of previous employers keeping their mouths shut have come to an end. They can and do talk!!! Legal action can be impossible depending on the state you live in.

Do not lie, it is too easy to get caught. "Job dissatisfaction" is a nice catch-all when you can use it, (who hasn't had a job they hated?) I've never seen an application that specifically asked for the information. I would leave it blank and hope that the attached resume would peak their interest.

Good Luck!!!

There's no law that I know of in any state against employers saying you were fired when verifying a reference. Many employers, however, do have "no reference" policies, which basically means they will verify you worked there, the dates, and, possibly, salary history, but that's it. If your former employer has a "no reference" policy, it might not be necessary to say anything at all.

There's no law that I know of in any state against employers saying you were fired when verifying a reference. Many employers, however, do have "no reference" policies, which basically means they will verify you worked there, the dates, and, possibly, salary history, but that's it. If your former employer has a "no reference" policy, it might not be necessary to say anything at all.
Every company I've every worked for had a no reference policy. There are a few employees I would give positive ones for, in the form of a letter of recommendation upon their departure.