Job interview - reason for leaving

I left my last job because they threatened to fire me because I could not get out of my military obligations on the one weekend they had me scheduled to work. That is illegal for them to do. If I let them fire me I could have sued them and became rich. But it was a crappy job so I just quit. When asked that on job applications, I tell the truth - I was threatened to be illegally fired for not being able to get out of my duties for the military. Honesty is the best policy and I need employers to understand the importance of being a soldier.

I wasn't asked that before...but if I ever were to be asked that, I would probably say " The advancement opportunities were limited, where I couldn't set goals to excel to my up most abilities and talents." However the hardest question that I used to always get asked that always stumped me was " Why of all of the people applying for this position should we choose you"....lol I didn't like that one.

i was asked about it in one of my interviews. i answered something like this. i could not see myself in the direction and goals of previous organization. i thought that it would be a pity if i invest my time and effort in somethign that i do not see myself part of the long-term goal achievement. i think this kind of response is acceptable. but one needs to follow up that the organization one wants to be part of embodies the direction and goal s/he wants in her/his career.

I've answered this question with I'm looking for somethng different to do. I want to expand my horizons. However if you're applying for a job that is simular to what you are already doing this really wouldn't work.

It is best not to elaborate unless asked to do so. Just be concise, be straight with answers. And yes, do not bash your former company. Say one good thing and another bad thing when it comes to that but always choose words that do not show any strong emotions. It is never a good thing to be emotional during interviews.