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How should I handle being terminated from a job on applications & interviews? |
I'm sure this question has been asked many times before, but I was having trouble searching for a similar question. Anyway, I worked at the job for 3+ years, was promoted there twice, and more than doubled my starting hourly wage through raises, so I was clearly a valued employee. I was terminated (not laid off) suddenly during a time of "corporate restructuring" ; my attitude and job performance were suffering because of unhappiness with the changes, and I was looking for another job. They listed on my termination notice "multiple breach of company policy." I can't just leave them off my work history, because this place is where I gained most of my relevant work experience. How do I handle this on my resume, on applications, and in interviews? (I have been on 7 job interviews, and suspect that I am either blowing it on this issue, or the past employer is screwing me up on references) There is the right way and the way that will work. The right way is to leave this experience on your resume and tell them you were terminated and explain why you've grown and learned from the experience. This is the right way, but your chance of getting hired is dramatically diminished. The way that will work is to leave the entire experience off your resume and list what you learned there in the 'proficiencies' or skills section of your 'resume'. If pressed to explain what you were doing in that period, tell them you were pursuing personal interests (making money) in an unrelated field (a sucky company), or worked for a company that doesn't really apply to what you are seeking to do (work for a firm that doesn't suck). Neither statement is false. You see, if you tell them you were terminated, that raises anxiety. So, they will avoid you and hire someone that doesn't have 'issues.' Did that person (who got your job) ever get canned? Almost certainly. Did he or she mention it in a resume? Almost certainly not. Source(s): MBA/Manager/Hiring authority have good friends to lie for you if your realy serious about getting a job it works for my sister now she works at k mart in the jewlery department she has had this job for 2 years now http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mistyslist... Don't really have a great answer for you but if you have a friend that worked there, just give their contact info and have them back you up, basically nobody has to know. You can also check out www.askyourass.com you may be able to find the answer. It is a website ran by author David Laskoff. He also has a book, 'Landing on the Right Side of Your ***, a Guide for the Recently Unemployed'. It is insightful and funny and he also takes email questions on his website or you may be able to find the same question that somebody has asked him in the past. Check it out and good luck! ***Sorry it's Michael Laskoff and the book is called: 'Landing on the Right Side of Your ***: A Survival Guide for the Recently Unemployed' ....and I checked for the website and your right it is no longer available. I guess I should have checked before. However, the book is a good guide.*** I was let go do to corporate restructuring, my position was in peril and they found out that I was actively pursuing other employment possibilities. You do not have to tell your future employers that you were terminated. And your former employer can only legally verify your employment. On your resume, only state the years you worked. 2004 - 2007. Do not explain on your resume why you are no longer working there. If future employers ask what happened at your last job, tell them you were interested in seeking other endeavors. Don't tell them why you were terminated. |
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