I know a lot of people are interviewing right now and from the position of somebody who has set at the opposite side of that interview many times I have a piece of advice to offer: don't bad mouth your previous employer. I know people have many issues with Fiserv and its management right now, myself included, but sharing that in an interview will only make you look bad. I'm not saying that you can't share anything negative when asked why you want to leave your current employer, but be very careful on how you word it. For example, say that you were not satisfied with advancement opportunities instead of 'only a-s kissers get promoted.' I know some of you think this is common knowledge, but you'd be surprised at how many people make this mistake.
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I have to disagree. I not only badmouthed Fiserv, but I personally attacked Frank as well. My interviewer chuckled and I was hired the next day. HR, the entire world knows that Fiserv and Frank are a total joke now - there's no recovering from it. ;-)
Other than, perhaps, a quick rush of pleasure from satisfying some silly desire for vindication, there is no upside to trashing a previous employer in an interview.
Just say you're looking for a new challenge and leave it at that.
Focus on what's ahead and move on.
I did an interview and the guy interviewing me his wife worked at Fiserv the corporate world can become very small you never know who knows who. So be careful trashing your former or current employer. Just say it is time to move on and seek other opportunities.
I haven't had any issues with interviews and questions the interviewers already know about Fiserv, and how bad it is
Talking bad about your former employer in an interview, trashing an ex-lover on a first date, and complaining about everyone to anyone who will listen are all turn-offs. Always best to keep it classy.
Do not ever bad mouth any company in interviews if you want to get hired.
@1smq+1dCcGNB1 I am not Frank, thank goodness. I’m one of many being let go but has to stay professional during interviews. This industry is small and you never know what, or who, might come around in your next company. Again, high road. My choice. You do you. I’ll do me.
@1ljk+1dCcGNB1 Frank stop posting on this site.
@1ljk+1dCcGNB1 - That would be telling lies. "Then tell them you were given a choice to relocate by end of year or take a severance." That is not the choice I was given and most others either. Also, that is not what is happening across the country. Also, the CEO lies - says one thing during the pandemic and lies later. No vision.
Just tell them the new CEO has a different vision for the company that does not include remote employees. Then tell them you were given a choice to relocate by end of year or take a severance. And also share its happening across the country. That gives you the high road and you are also sticking to facts. If they want to know more, they will look at sites like this for more info.
@wkq+1dCcGNB1 - LOL - Would have loved to be a fly on the wall in that interview.
I didn't need to badmouth Fiserv, because my interviewer did it first. They saw "Fiserv" and immediately recognized it as a total sh-t show and totally understood why I left.
It is appropriate to say something along the lines of "My previous/current employer is requiring relocation, but I have set down roots (or "I have family and roots") here. I am searching for a better position because I choose to remain here."
Only after you're hired should you accurately describe the septic tank that is Fiserv.
You're in the driver's seat, be confident, know your unique skills, and forget about Fiserv during the interview. If you mention the layoff appropriately as you are applying for another remote position, and they like your credentials (they asked for an interview) - what happens is this - they will say/do everything to convince you that their position is remote and why they are a great company.
Companies know good candidates are hard to get right now, and they will move quickly. I've had more successful interviews this last month than in my entire career. The hard part is researching which company to pick.
They ask why I am leaving, I am honest. There is a policy decision by the company for WFH employees to relocate or be terminated if they are not near a location hub. I am not in a position to relocate so I am seeking another remote position. Something along those lines.
Good advice that is a rule of thumb anyway.. the golden rule we were taught as kids.. if you can not say nothing nice say nothing at all
Follow up question to this as someone who has never been through a layoff before. Is it OK to mention that you chose to leave Fiserv due to not willing to relocate? Also, does one who is laid off because they are unwilling to locate mention this in an interview?