Fired and hired
Posted on February 26, 2008
Filed Under Career |
It’s a scene out there! Even as you are being hired there is a niggling fear of being laid off or your services being terminated by the company and you are back in the rat race. Getting laid off is a big setback, professionally and psychologically. But do not take it as the end of the world. Recovery is possible and in many cases it could lead to a more rewarding career. Perhaps the most difficult problem faced is getting past the trauma of being fired and going after your next job in a confident, relaxed manner.
The best thing is to get right back into the job market. This will not give you time to mope.
Decide how your skills from your earlier job are going to help you in your search for a new one. What kind of transferable skills have you acquired? Certain self-assessment techniques could help you decide this. Updating your resume with the latest inclusion in experience and skills is also essential.
Decide whether you are willing to relocate or you are happy with the opportunities at the location where you are.
Keeping it secret is a BIG mistake. Maintain contacts with your professional friends. They might not offer you a job but may guide you to someone who can play a pivotal role in your renewed job search.
Depending on the circumstances of your dismissal, revisit your reference list. You require referrals from those who know about your accomplishments and abilities.
Be prepared to work. Its a cliché, but looking for a new job is now your full-time job. Stay focused and accomplish something every day.
Face the tough question. Be prepared with an answer when an interviewer asks you why you left your last job.
Make sure you can articulate why your last job didn’t work out and what you have learned from the experience. Never blame a former supervisor or employer — and don’t make excuses.
It may happen that you may still not hired despite your best efforts. Just give it time and don’t get discouraged. Don’t think it confirms your worst fears of being blacklisted for life. The reason you may find it difficult to get a job may have absolutely nothing to do with you.
Getting fired and finding a new job are two of the most difficult obstacles in your career. But they don’t have to tear you apart when they happen. Remember that there is always a degree of rejection in any job search — so keep looking forward. You will need all the strength and resources you can muster to get through this dark period.
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