Do I Need to Disclose That I Was Terminated From My Last Position?
Kent R.
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Short answer: No.
Longer answer: Don’t proactively disclose being terminated but be prepared to tactfully address it if / when the topic arises. A best practice is to keep your response very concise; never dwell on the topic and make sure to rapidly transition into sharing how your qualifications and the impact you would like to make align perfectly with the position before you.