[mla1169]

I was recently fired from my job (good riddance) and to avoid a wrongful termination suit my boss offered me a severance package which includes them accepting my voluntary resignation and rescinding the termination.

When interviewing and say I resigned, I’m asked why.

I’m interviewing for similar jobs in the same geographical area so Im at a loss for an acceotable reason to have resigned without saying anything negative about the horses a– I worked for. Also I do NOT want anybody calling there for a reference. The only person more clueluss than the oresident is the little girl who plays H/R part time.

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[F15hy]

Just say that they weren't able to offer you the type of growth and experience you are looking for when it comes to your career goals. You are thankful for the opportunities that they were able to provide you with, but you are ready for a change.

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[F15hy]

Just say that they weren't able to offer you the type of growth and experience you are looking for when it comes to your career goals. You are thankful for the opportunities that they were able to provide you with, but you are ready for a change.

CA Candidate

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A-81 (3rd Attempt, Feb 2014) AND I AM DONE!!!!!
R-80 (1st Attempt, Feb 2013)
F-77 (2nd attempt, Jan 2014)

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[mla1169]

My only concern with that is thar I was the accounting manager/controller. So I'm afraid if I say that they're thinking ” what does she want? CFO? President?”

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[mla1169]

My only concern with that is thar I was the accounting manager/controller. So I'm afraid if I say that they're thinking ” what does she want? CFO? President?”

FAR- 77
AUD -49, 71, 84
REG -56,75!
BEC -75

Massachusetts CPA (non reporting) since 3/12.

[Kenada]

I would agree and say you outgrew them and you are now looking for an opportunity that can further develop your skills/expertise and at the same time you have drive to learn and grow which will be the value added to your new employers workforce.

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[Kenada]

I would agree and say you outgrew them and you are now looking for an opportunity that can further develop your skills/expertise and at the same time you have drive to learn and grow which will be the value added to your new employers workforce.

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[impska]

I think I might go with, “It seemed as though there weren't many opportunities for advancement.” OR “It was a small enterprise and I wasn't getting the breadth of experience that I wanted.”

The reference issue is trickier. Hopefully you have other work references, then you should just check the “No” box on on the “May we contact this employer…”

If you don't, you could refrain from putting contact info and if you're asked, tell the people you're interviewing that management at the old firm has a policy of not responding to reference requests. You probably won't be asked.

Also – the people who are interviewing you understand that not all Controller positions are created equal. Although you could limit your title on your resume to “Accounting Manager.”

REG - 94
BEC - 92
FAR - 92
AUD - 99

[impska]

I think I might go with, “It seemed as though there weren't many opportunities for advancement.” OR “It was a small enterprise and I wasn't getting the breadth of experience that I wanted.”

The reference issue is trickier. Hopefully you have other work references, then you should just check the “No” box on on the “May we contact this employer…”

If you don't, you could refrain from putting contact info and if you're asked, tell the people you're interviewing that management at the old firm has a policy of not responding to reference requests. You probably won't be asked.

Also – the people who are interviewing you understand that not all Controller positions are created equal. Although you could limit your title on your resume to “Accounting Manager.”

REG - 94
BEC - 92
FAR - 92
AUD - 99

[Kenada]

How small was this firm ?

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[Kenada]

How small was this firm ?

CA Candidate. 05/27/2014 ~ 786/110
I am done!!

[acamp]

Its tough when you no longer work there; so there needs to be a reasonable explanation why someone would leave without finding a new job. You don't want it to sound you left for your own personal reasons (flaky), and I agree with not badmouthing former employers during interviews. You could say something about the company downsizing to non-CPA people (ie: “what they really needed was an A/P clerk, not a CPA, they offered me a nice severance and I took it” or something along those lines. On the dirtier side you could say you didn't agree with some of the accounting you were asked to book, but it could be considered libelous, and if nothing else adversarial.

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[acamp]

Its tough when you no longer work there; so there needs to be a reasonable explanation why someone would leave without finding a new job. You don't want it to sound you left for your own personal reasons (flaky), and I agree with not badmouthing former employers during interviews. You could say something about the company downsizing to non-CPA people (ie: “what they really needed was an A/P clerk, not a CPA, they offered me a nice severance and I took it” or something along those lines. On the dirtier side you could say you didn't agree with some of the accounting you were asked to book, but it could be considered libelous, and if nothing else adversarial.

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[oilgaslb]

I've used the excuse that I was simply unhappy at my previous job given the negative environment, which clashes with my bubbly personality. My current employer appreciated my honesty and drive to be happy, and it especially worked out because this environment is bubbly/not miserable. If you sense a new environment is similar to the one you just left, then 1) that prob won't work as a reason and 2) you shouldn't be there anyways so that's ok 🙂

[oilgaslb]

I've used the excuse that I was simply unhappy at my previous job given the negative environment, which clashes with my bubbly personality. My current employer appreciated my honesty and drive to be happy, and it especially worked out because this environment is bubbly/not miserable. If you sense a new environment is similar to the one you just left, then 1) that prob won't work as a reason and 2) you shouldn't be there anyways so that's ok 🙂

[acamp]

(but my last idea would seal the side of not asking for a reference). You could say something like, their accounting style was a bit too aggressive for my taste.

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