My boss informed me that a position I had interviewed for was not being offered to me due to the hiring manager having received some negative feedback from my 'unknown sources'. When I asked my boss for specifics, he said the hiring manager would not divulge his source(s).

My bosses work ethic is questionable and I don't put it past him as being the source. How can I approach the hiring manager about his supposed comments? What if I find out that the hiring manager was all ready to hire me until my bosses sabatoged my chances? I need to know if the hiring manager really said those things about me or if my boss was the culprit, as this could hurt other opportunities.

If I do find out the hiring manager never said those things, how do I approach my boss? I want to leave his department but I really don't want to get fired.

Thank you for any assistance.

My thanks to those of you who took the time to review my question but could offer no assistance. After much consideration, I have decided that I am going work very hard, until I can find new employment, to prove that the false impression given of is just that, false.

Just thought I'd provide an update. I decided after all to meet with the perspective manager and found out that my manager did indeed lie. Always go with your gut instinct.