How to Get Hired After You’ve Been Fired

Human Resources

Good points about failure being a growth opportunity that is recognized.

I would also point out that good HR people know that a person who is in the wrong role may well be terminated for non-performance but that doesn't mean the person can't excel when in the right role.

During downsizing and budget crunching, staff can get moved into positions that may not fit their career goals or their natural talents. Or the position description you hired into may no longer match what you actually perform in the position.

It's all about finding the right fit - if you've been fired, figure out what innate talents that job required and you may find that it is not one of your strong suits AND it is not a 'trainable' skill. People are made for certain kinds of jobs based on things like your risk tolerance or your lack thereof, your strategic thinking or your attention to detail, your need for consistency or your desire to try new things, your optimism or your pessimism.

When you interview with a good HR rep or hiring manager they will appreciate that you have taken the time to assess why you failed in that job and what you have figured out about yourself that will help both you and them determine if you are a good fit for this new job. And if they get stuck on the fact that you were terminated, they may not be the manager you want to work for anyways!

Danielle of WA @ Jul 06, 2009 14:37:45 PM