Monday, May 14, 2007
Tips for the Newly Fired!
Ever been fired from your job? Statistical studies prove that the average length of time we work is 45 years and most of us will at some point, for a variety of reasons, be terminated at least once. Here are a couple of things to consider:
Track your Contributions - If your job performance can be measured in sales increases, cost savings implemented or projects successfully achieved you should be keeping your own set of good records, (not their proprietary info) that can go home with you. This information will be used as you search.
Leave on Good Terms - I know a lady who told her boss to "take this job and shove it," As she interviewed for a position elsewhere several years later, that old boss spotted her at his new company. It was her fantasy job but they never called her back. Surprise!
Get Endorsements - If you have old performance evaluations keep them! Get reference letters from those who liked your work. They don't have to be from the boss or the soul who let you go. If there were satisfied customers have then write endorsements.
Don't Let the Path Cool! –-Do it all now! The longer you wait the less likely you are to secure the support you need!
Track your Contributions - If your job performance can be measured in sales increases, cost savings implemented or projects successfully achieved you should be keeping your own set of good records, (not their proprietary info) that can go home with you. This information will be used as you search.
Leave on Good Terms - I know a lady who told her boss to "take this job and shove it," As she interviewed for a position elsewhere several years later, that old boss spotted her at his new company. It was her fantasy job but they never called her back. Surprise!
Get Endorsements - If you have old performance evaluations keep them! Get reference letters from those who liked your work. They don't have to be from the boss or the soul who let you go. If there were satisfied customers have then write endorsements.
Don't Let the Path Cool! –-Do it all now! The longer you wait the less likely you are to secure the support you need!
