Why were you fired

This question comes not because you volunteered this information, but because the interviewer is aware of that you have been fired.If your job was one of hundreds of thousands eliminated through downsizing – a very common occurrence today – point this out, as it removes most of the onus from you.  If your former company has high turnover figures, either resignations or firings, cite theses figures, since this shows your leaving was not an isolated incident.If you were fired for cause, present the facts in the most positive light possible and state that the problem has been rectified. Perhaps a former boss, or former client, is willing to say good words about your performance.State who will be happy to give references.Whatever you do, do not badmouth your employer for firing you, and don’t behavie  defensive and discouraged – this will make it tougher, not easier, to find another position.