I was recently fired from my job for sending un-related work emails. You know, the funny jokes emails millions of people forward everyday. In my case, because I was a supervisor I was told that I should have known better/funny emails to subordinates/coworkers was inappropriate and against company policy. Although I saw it as boosting moral, I have learned from this and vow to never do it again - ever. My question is, how do I put this on a job application without getting my application tossed in the trash? I have excellent work history and references. I spoke to my previous supervisor (who was crying when upper management let me go) and although he thinks I was an excellent employee - the company policy forbids him from giving any type of references (only HR can do that). I'm applying for a position in the police department so I want to keep my integrity without disqualifying myself from the applicant pool.
2007-07-13 13:16:12 · 7 answers · asked by ThaKnowItAll 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
This is a tough one. I find that it's best to just put the month and year you last worked as your end date. Find a job as soon as possible even if it's not that great so that it looks like there is no gap in your work history. That's the best thing. I hire many people and when I see a gap, I ask questions. If there is no gap, I don't ask questions.
However, if you are asked a question about why you left, I think that the best policy is to be honest and quick about the explanation. It's just like you said in this email, you learned from it and you are ready to move on.
2007-07-13 13:24:26 · answer #1 · answered by SelfGrill 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say mutual decision to leave position, between myself and the firm. They don't have to know why, and your old firm CANNOT BY LAW tell them you were fired. They can only say you left the firm. It is against the law to say anything negative about why you left.
Take it easy. Don't worry about it. Calm down and remember, because of liability laws, no insurance company will allow a firm to give out references. It is just covering them from lawsuits, so any company that expects you to have a reference from your old firm is just unrealistic. Just say, the insurance company will not allow them to give a reference. Any employer should understand this.
Good luck. And move on. youy will be okay.
2007-07-13 13:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
be honest just put fired and if there is a remarks column state the policy you violated. you can add you was not aware of th policy but i would not go in to any more details. by the way it is not uncommon for companies to dismiss for this reason and allowing hr to be the only contact for references.
2007-07-13 13:28:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
OK, list your previous supervisor (the one who liked you & misses you) as a PERSONAL reference, not a business reference.
Instead of "fired", put "left for a better opportunity".
Good luck!
2007-07-13 13:27:11 · answer #4 · answered by Renee C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
terminated. one word they will find out why through their telegrapevine ie your ss number. if they want you they will not mention it at the time of hire however if they dont want you its their position to tell you nothing except one more qualified got the position no way around this unless you can get some other form of id
2007-07-13 13:25:03 · answer #5 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well just don't lie about it and put was displaced for trying to get moral on our floor up by using computer.
2007-07-13 13:27:43 · answer #6 · answered by Always ready for anything 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
don't list fired, just list your work dates and if you want to elaborate on why you left during the interview, feel free to do so.
2007-07-13 13:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋