Resume Insights: Dealing with Getting Fired
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As much as I hate to admit it, I have been fired at least three times (usually for insubordination or rabble rousing) from jobs in my long and illustrious career. My guess is that anybody who has worked in the private sector has been fired at least once! Of course, nobody ever admits (unless asked) that they have been fired from a job. The point is that many people get fired and if you’re one of the unlucky people who get does fired; you will need to know how to deal with a “termination” on your resume. After all, once you are fired, you will likely need to look for a new job!
I came across a well- crafted post that provides ideas and insights about dealing with being fired and employment gaps when constructing a resume. Check it out—someday you may need to use some of the proffered tips.
Until next time….
Good Luck and Good Job Hunting!!!!!!!
The resume writing advice you linked to is absolutely correct. Never put anything negative about your career in writing -- especially in your resume.
Job seekers need to remember that a resume is not a career history. It's a career marketing document, essentially an advertisement for you.
And the purpose of a resume is to generate interviews. Negative information won't "sell" you to the prospective employer. Give yourself a chance to get a foot in the door and see if that job is a good fit for you and the company.
There are many reasons why someone is let go or fired, which may or may not impact their viability as an employee at any given company.
The time to address any slippery slopes, like being fired, is in the interview process, only if you are asked about why you left the company. It may never come up.
Be prepared to talk about the issue honestly and concisely, then move on quickly to the good stuff about you.
Meg
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