Category Archives: Discipline

Beware of what you write on Facebook – it can cost you your job

I wrote an editorial piece some time back about the dangers of ill-considered actions on the likes of Facebook and other social media sites. Even the most innocent piece of fun can be misinterpreted and used against you if the reader sees fit. This was further illustrated this week by the case of Romford man,…

How to answer ‘Why were you fired?’ in an interview

Have you just had the sack from a company? What do you do about it? What are you going to say to the interviewer when they ask you, “Why were you fired?”. You could obviously circumvent the problem by just lying on your application form but you will get caught and the consequences can be…

How can I get sacked on the spot?

Perhaps you’ve got a new job lined up, maybe you want to start your own business or it could be you’re plain bored and want an excuse for doing some DIY, gardening or lounging on the sofa watching daytime telly. On the other hand, it may be that you’ve been approached by the Beeb to…