How to Go Back to an Old Job That You Left on Good Terms
People resign from jobs to pursue new opportunities much more often than in the past, according to the website AZ Central. Although job hopping has become more prevalent, your former employer may still have misgivings about giving you back your old job if you try to come back. When you leave on good terms you have a better chance of being rehired, and your chances increase even further if you approach your former employer the right way.
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Think about why you left and why you want to return. Your former employer will want to know why the reason you left will not make you leave again, so make sure you can tell him why you'll stick around if you are rehired.
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Update your resume to include any skills or experience you acquired since leaving the job. Tie these to your old job duties to show the employer how your new knowledge can help the company.
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Visit the company website or social networking page to keep up with the latest news and information about the company's hiring needs. If the company does not have a website or social networking page, call or email former coworkers, supervisors and other personnel to find out how business is going and if your position is still open.
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Call your old boss or the human resources department and tell them you are interested in coming back to the company. Tell the employer why you left and why you want to come back, but do not bad-mouth any employers you've had in the interim. Also, do not say you want to come back because another former co-worker or supervisor is no longer there.
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Remind your former employer of the value you added to the company with specific examples or figures. If you had any problem areas before, tell you employer how you improved or eliminated those issues. Offer to send your updated resume to showcase your new skills and knowledge.
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Ask about part-time, temporary or contract positions in the company if your former position is not available. This shows that you are willing to work for the company in any capacity, and could lead to a full-time, permanent job if the employer has a need for you in the future.
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