Finding Work After Being Fired

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Market Mindfulness: Tips for Finding Work After Being Fired Losing a job is a stressful experience, especially if you are fired. Once this happens, potential employers may be less willing to hire you. However, most employers are willing to employ someone who's been fired as long as the candidate can demonstrate their qualifications and explain how they professionally handled their termination experience. Update Your Resume The first step in finding work after being fired is to review how your resume portrays your skills, knowledge and core competencies. When describing jobs, stick to quantifiable achievements and responsibilities. That is, instead of using a long narrative to describe supervisory duties, simply highlight the number of assigned employees with succinct duty descriptions. Resumes should highlight extensive experience, but avoid presenting yourself as being outdated. For instance, if the industry no longer users certain programs, avoid using them to demonstrate your technical competency. Instead, mention your current professional certifications. Improve Your Skills …show more content…

A previous employer may have internal standards and processes that are not commonplace in other companies, so research and read the latest industry news for developments and best practices. For example, a supervisor who loses a job at a manufacturing company may be very familiar with Just-in-Time (JIT) strategies, but potential employers may prefer Kanban or Six Sigma. Be sure to enroll in a conference or a short-term course to refresh your knowledge. If necessary, consider returning to

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