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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.

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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.

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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.