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Getting Fired-What to Do! If you are terminated from a job involuntarily, how do you address that situation when you are looking for another job?

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1 Getting Fired-What to Do! If you are terminated from a job involuntarily, how do you address that situation when you are looking for another job?

2 How to Handle a Termination It can happen to the best of us It can happen to the best of us Estimates are that over 250,000 employees were illegally terminated last year let alone the ones let go legally Estimates are that over 250,000 employees were illegally terminated last year let alone the ones let go legally Don’t beat yourself up Don’t beat yourself up Focus on what you want to do Focus on what you want to do Yes another hurdle has been added to your job search but it is not insurmountable Yes another hurdle has been added to your job search but it is not insurmountable

3 Legal or Not? Was your firing legitimate or wrongful termination? Was your firing legitimate or wrongful termination? Are you eligible for unemployment benefits? Are you eligible for unemployment benefits? Check with your state employment office Check with your state employment office Many times the state office will lean toward settlement for the worker Many times the state office will lean toward settlement for the worker

4 Resumes and Cover Letters All your job search correspondence must be positive. All your job search correspondence must be positive. There is no need to mention that you were fired in your resume or in your cover letters. There is no need to mention that you were fired in your resume or in your cover letters. In your cover letters, focus on the basics. In your cover letters, focus on the basics. Make sure your cover letters address the position you are applying for and why, and how, you are qualified for it. That's all you need to do. Make sure your cover letters address the position you are applying for and why, and how, you are qualified for it. That's all you need to do. There is no point in bringing up the circumstances of your leaving until you have to. There is no point in bringing up the circumstances of your leaving until you have to.

5 Applications Be positive, honest and don’t lie. Be positive, honest and don’t lie. You can use language like "job ended" or "terminated" if you need to state why you are no longer working at the job. You can use language like "job ended" or "terminated" if you need to state why you are no longer working at the job. If you are specifically asked if you were fired, you need to answer yes. If you are specifically asked if you were fired, you need to answer yes. Lying on a job application is grounds for dismissal at any time in the future and could cost you future unemployment benefits. Lying on a job application is grounds for dismissal at any time in the future and could cost you future unemployment benefits.

6 Interviewing You can be sure you are going to be asked the question "Why did you leave your last job?" You can be sure you are going to be asked the question "Why did you leave your last job?" Dick Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute recommends volunteering that you were fired even before the question is asked, then moving on. Dick Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute recommends volunteering that you were fired even before the question is asked, then moving on. Joyce Lain Kennedy, in Job Interviews for Dummies gives similar advice "... keep it brief, keep it honest, and keep it moving." She suggests explaining why (downsizing, merger) if it wasn't your fault. If it was, Kennedy suggests telling the interviewer you learned a lesson and explain how you benefited from the experience. Joyce Lain Kennedy, in Job Interviews for Dummies gives similar advice "... keep it brief, keep it honest, and keep it moving." She suggests explaining why (downsizing, merger) if it wasn't your fault. If it was, Kennedy suggests telling the interviewer you learned a lesson and explain how you benefited from the experience. Turn the negative into a positive. Turn the negative into a positive.

7 Interview Examples-What to Say “The job wasn't working out so my boss and I agreed that it was time for me to move on to a position that would show a better return for both of us. So here I am, ready to work.” “The job wasn't working out so my boss and I agreed that it was time for me to move on to a position that would show a better return for both of us. So here I am, ready to work.” “Certain personal problems, which I now have solved, unfortunately upset my work life. These problems no longer exist and I'm up and running strong to exceed expectations in my new job.” “Certain personal problems, which I now have solved, unfortunately upset my work life. These problems no longer exist and I'm up and running strong to exceed expectations in my new job.” “I usually hit it off very well with my bosses, but this case was the exception that proved my rule of good relationships. We just didn't get on well. I'm not sure why.” “I usually hit it off very well with my bosses, but this case was the exception that proved my rule of good relationships. We just didn't get on well. I'm not sure why.” After thinking about why I left, I realize I should have done some things differently. That job was a learning experience and I think I'm wiser now. I'd like the chance to prove that to you. After thinking about why I left, I realize I should have done some things differently. That job was a learning experience and I think I'm wiser now. I'd like the chance to prove that to you.

8 Summary Practice your answers Practice your answers Tell the truth Tell the truth Always be positive Always be positive Do not insult a prior employee or supervisor Do not insult a prior employee or supervisor Learn from it! Learn from it! Good luck! Good luck!


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