Negotiate For A Better Severance Package
Remember that you will need time to find an alternate job and you will have bills to be paid in the meantime. If you’re being fired due to an economic recession or an organizational restructuring, then don’t be harsh on yourself. Here’s your chance to negotiate for a better deal. You could ask for a better severance package, allowing you to bide through a couple of months, while you plan your career ahead.
Liam Ward-Proud said in a recent article:
“Job search professionals say the trick for a better deal is sometimes to play on the employer’s guilt for letting you go, usually resulting in an increase in the number of month’s wages in the deal. Starting a war of words will ruin your chances of playing the guilt strategy, stopping you from getting the maximum period of financial security to figure out what to do next.”
Spend Time Preparing Yourself:
Give yourself some time to analyse the situation and prepare yourself for interviews, update and polish your resume. Be prepared to deal with questions of why you were fired and be objective in your explanation. Focus on your strengths and explain why you are best-suited to the job that you are applying for. Being positive will help you cope the situation and come up with a good plan of supporting your family.
Clare Whitmell said in a recent article:
“Don’t rush into a job search before you’ve taken the time to decide your career priorities and to plan your next move – whether that’s in a similar role in the same industry, or a move into consultancy or freelancing. Avoid firing off unfocused CVs in a desperate attempt to get any new job. Instead, bring your CV up to date and spend time customising it to the roles and companies that now interest you.”
Wondering what to do after receiving news of being fired from your job? This article will help you with some useful tips to deal with the situation and move forward in your career.