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loss of job due to failed drug test what do you say to a new potential employer in an interview.
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josh in Charlotte, Michigan

1 month ago

i dont know if i should tell a potential employer exactly why i lost my job.

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Career Hunter in Denver, Colorado

1 month ago

Don't bring it up. I got a promotion at Home Depot once because the guy who originally got the position celebrated with a big ol' fatty before he had the mandatory drug test.

Find a better reason; the old employer won't reveal why you left.

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