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There are a few words in the English dictionary that when introduced into a sentence will make your heart stop. Among that inventory is the word "fired." It happens a lot in the Fortune 500 world.
Before we dive into some actionable steps you can begin today in order to inch closer to employment status, it is necessary we reframe your thinking and "'jolt those heart muscles." Without the right mental shift, your job search steps will not yield optimal results. The Mental Preparation First, accept that being terminated happens to the best of us! Do not allow it to chip away at your confidence and self-esteem, my friend. If you were let go due to company restructuring, understand you must market yourself as if your tenure just simply ended. That is all. It is not your job to make excuses or defend your former employer's decision to terminate your employment. It is your job to present your best self and to advocate for yourself by promoting your qualifications. Yet, even if your actions did lead to your termination, you can rebuild your career. You can! The Barriers I bet you’ve heard that most companies are searching for employed candidates. Yes, unfortunately, there are some companies that have adopted this type of criteria in the candidate-sorting process. However, there are still companies out there that have not opted to create more barriers for the unemployed. More importantly, if you package your candidacy magnetically - you will be irresistible - and you will earn an interview invitation, despite your unemployment. A great marketing tactic is to focus your resume on all the years that you have exceeded expectations; this will provide you an opportunity to overshadow your hiatus from paid employment. The Quick Fixes
The Job Search Plan Research and target companies selectively. It is understandable that when you are out of work you would seek any employment with any company. However, I am advising you to instead become more strategic in your job search. Research and match your qualifications with the best opportunity. Invest considerable time in mapping out companies of interest near your home (location can be a big factor in the hiring process), and personalize your job search so that your self-marketing plan is more persuasive. Interview well. Many job seekers make it to an actual interview but then they never receive a call back! Hone your interview skills. You can arm yourself to ace the interview and survive the "why-did-you-leave-your-last-job" question by hiring a resume writer & career coach or by reading up on best interview techniques and practicing on your own. For More Information Read Job Search Mindset Expert Harry Urschel's "How Employers View You Being Fired" for strategies on successfully handling interviews after being fired. Bottom Line: Remember that being fired happens to almost everyone at least once. The key is to move on by facing the situation, dealing with your feelings (read the Job Loss Recovery articles for help with the emotional aspects), and getting on with your career. You can do it! © Copyright, 2012, Rosa E. Vargas. All rights reserved. Used with permission. ---------------------------------------------About This Author: Rosa Elizabeth Vargas, Job-Hunt's Fortune 500 Job Search Expert, is owner of and principle writer for CareerSteering.com. Rosa is also quadruple-certified writer, holding the Master Resume Writer certification (a certification held by only 26 other resume writers, world-wide), Certified Expert Resume Writer, Academy Certified Resume Writer, and Nationally Certified Resume Writer. You can follow Rosa on Twitter @ResumeService and connect with her on LinkedIn and Facebook/CareerMarketing. Return to Job-Hunt Home. |
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Recovering from Being Fired
