The Aftermath of Being Fired Part III

In this final installment of "The Aftermath of Being Fired", I will explain the necessity of learning how to explain why you were fired.

In the first place, I would not volunteer telling an interviewer that you were fired. However, I would not lie about your reason for separation if asked. Honesty is always the best policy and telling a lie could be grounds for termination if it is discovered. You may not be asked about your reason for separation from an employer that you list on your resume or job application in an initial interview. To be sure in a second or third interview you should be prepared to answer a variety of questions relating to your employment history.

Secondly, if the conversation of you being fired comes up you must learn to effectively communicate what happened without blaming the employer. This can be especially difficult if the firing was recent or if you feel like you were wrongfully terminated. Additionally state what you learned from the situation and how you would handle similar situations in the future. Employers will appreciate the fact that you have learned from your past.

In conclusion remember that being fired is not uncommon. As a matter fact being fired is one of just a few ways that you will separate from an employer. The other common ways people leave employers include: retirement, voluntary termination (quitting), and permanent layoffs.