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HOW TO HANDLE BEING FIRED

HOW TO HANDLE BEING FIRED. By Mary Keegan October 29, 2003 VTP 556. STAY COOL. Don’t burn any bridges Leave on good terms Be Professional. ASK EMPLOYER. Get advice on things you could have done better. Accept constructive criticism

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HOW TO HANDLE BEING FIRED

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  1. HOW TO HANDLE BEING FIRED By Mary Keegan October 29, 2003 VTP 556

  2. STAY COOL • Don’t burn any bridges • Leave on good terms • Be Professional

  3. ASK EMPLOYER • Get advice on things you could have done better. • Accept constructive criticism • Layoff will the employer need you again in the near future.

  4. GET LEGAL ADVICE • Contact union representative or any attorney if you think your firing might have been illegal.

  5. FINANCIAL TASKS • Extend medical insurance Cobra • Create a budget • Make adjustments to your lifestyle

  6. ATTITUDE • Positive Self-Talk • Make a list of your strengths • Be confident • Make new goals

  7. BE PREPARED • For ups and downs • Get professional advice and help • Get your materials together--phone numbers, copies of resume etc.

  8. TOP PRIORITY • Make your job hunting “Your Job” • Learn how to market (sell) yourself

  9. SMILE • Be upbeat with everyone you talk to about looking for a job. • Good body language on the interview • Smile Smile Smile

  10. RESUME • Rewrite resume • Show to different people who could give you appropriate advice • Make professional copies • Send resume to targeted companies

  11. CONTACT REFERENCES • Make a list of new references • Contact them to get their approval • Type a list and make copies

  12. PRACTICE INTERVIEWING • Be prepared for interview questions about why you left your last job • Practice all interview questions • Practice with other people • Practice in front of the mirror

  13. GET LEADS • Work Study Coordinator • Employment Agencies • Want Ads • Network

  14. RESEARCH NEW CAREER • Analyze yourself • Look into new career areas that match up with your interests and values • Research those companies in these new fields

  15. SEMINARS AND COURSES • Take new courses to learn new skills • Attend seminars for personal growth • Self-teach new skills from the internet at home

  16. MAINTAIN CONTACTS • Maintain contact with old employers • Go to company picnics, parties and social events

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