What to Write on an Application When Fired From a Job
You were fired from your job, and now you need to look for a new one. Beyond looking through available job listings, your most immediate issue is how to discuss your firing with potential employers. What you say and how you say it can have a tremendous impact on your ability to land a new job.
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Minimize the Negative Effect
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Once you get over the embarrassment and shame, allowing yourself to grieve for a few days, look at the circumstances of your firing and decide how you are going to approach it with future employers. A new job is your highest priority, so admit to yourself that your job loss is your own fault, not your former employer's. Contact the human resources manager at your former company. Let him know you're getting started on a new job search and that you don't blame the company for your situation. Explain your need for a reference and ask what he would say to a potential employer. If you left on good terms, he may be willing to provide a good reference, which helps you confront the issue in job interviews. If you left on bad terms, the human resource manager's response may let you know not to use this company for references, according to the ZDNet website.
Don't Lie
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If the reasons for leaving your last job come up in an interview, admit you were fired. Don't parse words, trying to slide around the fact you were fired. Instead, request an opportunity to explain the circumstances. As you do so, explain that you're viewing your firing as a chance to explore job opportunities that better fit your career goals, stating why the job you're seeking is the opportunity you're looking for.
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Reframe the Issue
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As you discuss your firing, explain the circumstances that led to your job loss, including where you made mistakes. Tell your interviewer what you've learned from your experience. Don't try to shift blame to your former employer ---- the interviewer can see through this, and it won't make you look any better. Instead, emphasize what you plan to do to prove you understand how important job performance is, suggests The Work Buzz website.
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Don't volunteer how you left your last posting. If your interviewer asks, that's the time to explain what happened and what you've learned from your experience, states ZDNet. As you explain what happened, be gracious, giving the message that it was the best decision possible. This helps you, because your interviewer sees you in a more positive light.
As you look for new employment, remember ---- future employers place you in the "good prospect" pile based on your experience and what you have learned. Being fired doesn't have to limit who you are or what your professional life is, explains The Work Buzz.
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