Interview after dismissal.

[ListenLinda]

Hi all, hoping for some advice, preferably without a bashing please as it’s all i’ve done since last Friday.

So Friday, I was dismissed from work for what they termed gross misconduct. The misconduct was a moment of absolute stupidity and completely out of character, as in all my working life never had so much as a disciplinary until now. My company follow procedures and policies to the letter, nothing wrong that, I accept the decision even if I am extremely gutted. After 7 months of enjoyable work and excelling in performance and KPIs, I have to move on.

After a weekend of beating myself up and applying for as many jobs as possible, I have an interview on Thursday with a company in the same sector but a completely different role. They know I worked at X company, due to experience etc very eager to get me in for an interview. My dilemma is, how to phrase this, how to bring it up at interview, how best to explain.
I know I have to be honest and there is absolutely nothing to gain by lieing.
I’ve completely learnt my lesson about company policies and to make sure I blumming well read them in future.
I really want this job, for many reasons, so does anyone have any advice for me?

[PsychedelicSheep]

Sounds like you did great, fingers crossed!

[FrankUnderwoodsWife]

Glad you're feeling positive and relieved following your interview. Well done! The worst bit is now over, and you’ll never feel as anxious about explaining your situation as you did this morning 👏🏼

[Lotsalotsagiggles]

Good luck!

[desperatehousewife21]

ListenLinda any news?

[ListenLinda]

Hey... some! Apparently, I can’t have the job for the one I interviewed for, as the person who recommended me is a family member! 🙈 but the woman who interviewed me was impressed and recommended me to another team leader who wants to offer me the job on her team. Slightly less money, not fussed abuout that. However! The recruitment guy hasn’t rung me at all, he’s told management he has tried to ring me loads of times.... my phone has not rung once. So I am phoning him tomorrow, before going into another interview at 9am!

[desperatehousewife21]

Oh wow lots going on then! What’s the other interview for?

Sounds like something positive is going to happen for you soon!

[ListenLinda]

The other interview is for one of, if not the biggest broadcasting companies in the UK, in a retention role (cryptic, trying to make sure i’m not identified! 😂)

And the first role, HR is in discussion as whether i’ll pass the employment checks or if I have to wait a few weeks. Not too sure what that’s about, but keeping my hopes up :)

[TerfsUp]

No advice, OP, but I want to wish you the best.

[ListenLinda]

Thank you :)