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Five For Two Careers · January 28 · 12 min

EP 159. Don't bad mouth your ex employer

Is honesty always the best policy? There is such thing as too honest when it comes to job interviews. Just like your potential new employer isn't telling you everything, there are some things you can and should keep to yourself This week I talk about Why talking negatively about a person, company or system can backfire Why not everyone can articulate a negative situation in a way that doesn't make them sound miserable How to turn a negative experience into a strong positive interview answer How to make sure the new company is different from the old without badmouthing your old job ----- “Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open for 2026! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better careerand better money⁠ click here⁠ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet ⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠

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Is honesty always the best policy?

There is such thing as too honest when it comes to job interviews.

Just like your potential new employer isn't telling you everything, there are some things you can and should keep to yourself

This week I talk about

  • Why talking negatively about a person, company or system can backfire
  • Why not everyone can articulate a negative situation in a way that doesn't make them sound miserable
  • How to turn a negative experience into a strong positive interview answer
  • How to make sure the new company is different from the old without badmouthing your old job

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“Create Your Own Lane” my 1:1 coaching program is open for 2026! Click the link below to book your free call with me so we can start getting you on the right track to a better careerand better money⁠ click here⁠

Enjoyed the episode? Leave a review and share with someone else it might help

Instagram: ⁠@coachadellet  ⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠Adelle Thompson |LinkedIn

TikTok: ⁠@coachadelle⁠

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