Abe is concerned that when he reveals he was fired from his last job he won't be considered for the job he really wants, a project manager at a local construction firm. What advice from the textbook should Abe take when tackling a difficult issue, such as job loss, during an interview?
A) Evade the issue and hope it does not come up during the interview.
B) Offer a straightforward response to the firing, without placing blame on others.
C) Respectfully decline to answer the question, citing confidentiality.
D) Refrain from adding that job on the resume, so it will not come up during the interview.

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The best choice is to offer a straightforward response to the firing without placing blame on others. This shows honesty and integrity, which are valued traits in a project manager. Evading the issue, declining to answer, or leaving the job off the resume all show a lack of honesty and transparency, which could ultimately hurt Abe's chances of getting the job.

Abe Is Concerned That When He Reveals He Was Fired