You never thought it would happen to you. But today, you found out you will not be continuing in your current role. Being fired can be devastating, even if you saw it coming. But it\u2019s not the end of the road for your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anna Wintour, the editor of Vogue<\/em> magazine, said everyone should be fired at least once. Below, we discuss what to do if you\u2019re fired and how to find your next role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting fired can be terrifying. But it\u2019s important to note that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find a new job after being fired. Here\u2019s how to find your next role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Getting fired is a shock for anyone, even if you had a sense that it was coming. It may not be the best thing to hit the job boards immediately. You need to take time to process the range of emotions from being fired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t lash out at your boss or the company on social media. If you need to cry in your bedroom, do so. Make yourself a cup of tea, go for a walk, or get together with friends. Look for productive ways to cope with the emotions of being fired<\/a><\/strong>. You need to take care of yourself before jumping into a new job search.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re experiencing a mental health crisis, please know you\u2019re not alone. There are various mental health resources around the globe<\/a> available to assist you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve had time to process your grief, you can start searching for your next open role.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the most important things you can do to find a job is to create a LinkedIn profile<\/a>. Ninety-five percent of recruiters use LinkedIn to find and vet candidates<\/a><\/strong>, so it\u2019s an essential part of a modern job search. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Some general best practices for LinkedIn include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people begin their job search by scouring through job boards for hours and submitting their resume to anything that looks remotely relevant. For a more streamlined job search, it\u2019s better to research employers first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Job boards like FlexJobs allow job seekers to research employers<\/a> to see what positions they hire for, flexible work options offered (i.e., if the company offers hybrid jobs<\/a>), and any awards or workplace accolades received. You can also follow companies, so you get alerts the minute your target companies post new job listings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ve applied for jobs, and you\u2019ve got the interview. Things are looking up! While you should practice your common job interview questions<\/a>, you should also prepare to talk about being fired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Being fired isn\u2019t an uncommon experience, and it can happen for many reasons, from budget cuts to personality clashes. When explaining being fired to an employer<\/a>, it\u2019s important to stay positive, be honest, and focus on what you\u2019ve learned<\/strong> from the experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Maybe you\u2019ve been demoted, or your boss barely acknowledges you in the team meeting. You know that there\u2019s a good chance you\u2019ll be let go. While you can\u2019t control the actions of your boss, there are some things you can do to prepare for being fired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n From day one of your current job, your priority should be to create an emergency fund<\/a>. After losing your job, it\u2019s likely that you won\u2019t have a new job the next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While job hunting, you\u2019ll need to be able to cover rent, groceries, student loan payments, and any other necessities. You need to save enough money to cover at least three months of expenses<\/strong> for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you haven\u2019t been job hunting in a while, there\u2019s a good chance you need to update your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When writing your resume<\/a>, include relevant skills, quantifiable achievements, and relevant jobs or volunteer experience<\/strong>. Before submitting your resume<\/a> to an employer, proofread for grammatical or spelling mistakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s best to start networking before you need to find a new job. Fire up your connections with old colleagues, friends, or university professors. Participate in industry association meetups or conferences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While it can certainly be upsetting, getting fired isn\u2019t the end of your career. By following these steps, you can confidently land a new role with a company you love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It can be tough when you lose your job, but following these steps can help you ease into your job search and quickly land your next opportunity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":91,"featured_media":26944,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"old-site-template.php","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[85,95,78],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8515","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-job-loss","category-career-advice","category-job-search-advice"],"last_modified_at":"","edited_by":"Jessica Howington","acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8515","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/91"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8515"}],"version-history":[{"count":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8515\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27492,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8515\/revisions\/27492"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26944"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8515"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8515"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.job-hunt.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8515"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}How to Go From Fired to Hired<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Take Time to Process Grief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Update Your LinkedIn Profile<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Research Employers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Practice Talking About Your Firing in Interviews<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I Think I\u2019m Going to Be Fired. What Do I Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Create an Emergency Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Update Your Resume<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Work Your Network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Being Fired Isn\u2019t the End of the Road<\/h2>\n\n\n\n