Why Were You Fired?

Answering this question in a positive way seems impossible for many applicants. Here are some tips to get you through this difficult question:

1. My skills were not well matched to the needs of my previous employer but I believe they would be an asset to your organization. In addition to sales and marketing, would skills in telemarketing be useful here?

2. Some personal problems arose which unfortunately interfered with my work. Those problems no longer exist and the job was a real learning experience for which I think I'm wiser. I am now focused on and excited to find an opportunity to prove and improve my abilities.