I got fired from my last job as an IT Recruiter. I am not sure what to tell future employers.?

Question

I just tell them that I wanted to get out of IT Recruiting. I also was asked to resign from another recruiting job about 1 year before that becasue I wasn't achieving my sales goals. At times I feel like a total failure and loser. What do I tell future employers?

Also, I have had a lot of jobs in the past years. The longest I have stayed at a job is 1.5 years. How common is this? Is there something wrong with me? I start out really motivated and do really well, but I get bored very easily. Is anyone else like this?

Answer 1

ok no you are not a looser, loads of ppl have the same issue, it mybe because you are not being tested, you become complacent as you are not being put to your true potential. so i would find a job that has constant change one that you will have to keep on your toes with otherwise you will sink.

As for what to tell employers. " Left as i flt the job wasnt challenging enough for me, and therefore could not reach my potential in the stated role".

When asked in interview, then explain that your boss felt you werent reaching your targets, and this was because really you felt no challenge in it, and you know this now and thus seek jobs with more potential,

Basically stick with that and stay with it, dnt alter,

trust all my job i have got have been through my CV, i am good at lying lol, Good luck x

Answer 2

How old are you? A lot of people are like you and a lot of them are young. You must staret to realize that all you do now has an impact on your future. Have you gotten any college or special training under your belt? If not, you may want to do whatever you can to get it. Whether it's moving back home for a yr. or in with a room mate or whatever to get to school. Get a grant and get it paid for. Make sure you do sometning that you like and that it will be marketable and you will get paid to do it. I'd sacrafice whatever to get this done so you can do and feel better about yourself. Getting fired is not good. Always remember 2 weeks notice and another job lined up is the golden rule for leaving any job. Do what it takes. Now, you may have to leave a lot of the bad job things off but, if they ask to run a credit report the jobs will show up. don't ever lie. If you had a boss from he** always say you didn't get along with your superior. But really try to leave them off and then don't leave jobs this way in the future. Now, you may have to take a lousy low paying job for now and work up but do it right this time. In the meantime got to school and get some training you want to use. Good luck.

Answer 3

You're not a total failure, and you're not a loser. It sounds to me that you've just been "square-peg / round hole"-d for some time.

Recruiting and other types of sales requires a particular kind of person, with particular temperament and talents. Salespeople are in it for the thrill of the hunt, they love the kill, they love the closed deal, and they don't mind the challenge of a regular quota to accomplish and break through.

But if that isn't you, don't stay in recruitment/sales jobs just because that's what you've always done.

Now, if you can't sustain motivation on your own, it sounds like you've been plugging away at jobs that you're not entirely interested in. And you may be of the temperament that if you're really not interested in something on a deeper, personal level, you just can't find it in yourself to keep the shoulder to the plow.

Lots of younger people are like that. Being able to keep applying the effort, doing your best, doing the hardest thing first thing in the morning - that's all maturity and character that gets built over years (I'm 45 - and when I started my career I was undisciplined, poor time manager, hung on by the skin of my teeth).

Try to assess what you've really learned about yourself and what gets your motor running throughout all your jobs. Talk with a few mature people who know you well to help guide you through this assessment. Then base your next job applications upon what you REALLY want to do with your life and time.

Best to you.

Answer 4

No there is nothing wrong with you...it takes many of us time to get our footing with employment, either with our chosen career or finding the right one.

Now as far as what to tell them, be honest. You don't have to offer every little detail but these days just about EVERYone runs an employment check on you anyway - they WILL contact (whether you provide them the info or no) all of your previous employers. That being said, it's very hard in this day and age to hide anything.

What I think is perhaps you haven't found the right field. Additionally it's important to know that it's hard for everyone to stay motivated at times, but you have to pay the bills and you have to be responsible..so sometimes you have to accept that little bit of boredom and keep going...motivated or not...your bills should be motivation enough. BUT ...I most highly stress you re-think your career. Something you would be more interested in doing. Good luck to you and don't give up.

Answer 5

I am **sorta** in the same boat. I have tried numerous jobs in the last several years and can never stick with something long...and never do that great toward the end, because I start out great and my bosses think I am the greatest thing since sliced bread, then I lose motivation and start getting lazy...I am sure you know the story.

I am super smart, and not a loser however and finally found something that fit me.....TEACHING.....I love the work, I love kids, I love to learn and to speak, and every summer you get a break to remotivate yourself and to be lazy...each year you get a new bunch of kids in...It is hard to get in a rut with this job.

Teaching may not be for you, but once you find something that is, you will do great! Good Luck!

Answer 6

I would continue telling them you wanted to get out of IT. Former employers are not permitted to disclose negative information about you during reference checks. The only red flag they can give is by telling a prospective employer if you are eleigible for re-hire or not. I would consider getting out of the recruiting field though. It doesn't seem to be your cup of tea. Recruitment is a very hard job and definately isn't for everyone. As far as the length of time at your jobs...this is becoming more and more common. If you get bored easily have you ever considered doing temp work? That way you could move around often.

Answer 7

first i thinkthat you should be honest on your job app. and in the future try to find a job that you like so you do not get bored. as for not holding a job for very long i'm 69 years old and i have had three different jiob in my life time. i'm not bragging just pointing out that if you are ever going to acmulate anything youj gonna have to stickwit a job

Answer 8

You have no stability...Sales Jobs..or Commission/production jobs are a dime a dozen...How about just go into the IT field and do the damn thing. I am an IT pro and a Dj..figure that? been doing it for 11 years

Answer 9

Why were you fired???
If you do not like to work for someone else, why don't you start a business by your self. In IT field you can do a lot on your own if you are good at it.

Answer 10

Heyyyyy, you should consider working for yourself and with your experience as an IT Recruiter, I sure would like to work with you. I am currently in a home-based business and you would fit right in and you would be working for yourself.......please email me at [e-mail].....Thank you.