Ideas for Sample Resumes for Terminated Employees

Termination of service or being fired is not just another movie scene. It may have happened to anyone. Even the best employees can have experienced such. Just because you are terminated means you are not good and everything ends there.

Termination happens for a lot of reasons. It could either be a strategic move by a company due to downsizing, cost cutting, legal issues, and many other factors. In most cases, it is simply because of an employee's fault. For what it is worth, it will still give you the dilemma of starting all over again which also means creating a new resume.

After the Nightmare, What's Next?

For most people who love and understand the importance of their jobs, you might consider being fired or laid off as your worst nightmare and the only way to get over it is to wake up! Yes! Dwelling on the past will not help you move forward in terms of career plans. Though that may cause a lot of sleepless nights thinking of all the bills, mortgage, and other expenses, the only option left will be spending the next days in search of a new job or do nothing, have nothing, and be nothing. It may not be easy but you can always start with the basic. So grab a pen and prep up sample resumes to guide you in creating a real one that you can use in hunting for a new job.

These are the sections that should be included in the application:

· Heading - Includes your full name, contact information, and address.

· Career Objective - Conveys a message to the reader that you can be the best candidate and that you are dynamic and willing to learn new things.

· A Center of Attraction - Summarizes your skills and accomplishments in a bulleted format with concise descriptions. This makes it easy to read and draw attentions to your strength.

· Work Experiences - Voluntary works counts, internships, or any training that has relevant disciplines.

· References- People you have worked with who will help a potential employer in verifying facts.

Take those Baby Steps...

It is difficult to deal with termination and start anew, but suffering each day without doing anything is harder. Take those baby steps and get things started by:

· Taking some time - look, call, or talk to someone who could be a resource person for any job openings.

· Picking up your self-esteem - getting fired or laid off might have caused you to lose your confidence. To have it back could mean going out of the house, attending job fairs, and meeting new aspirants who may have gone through a similar situation.

· Including in your sample resumes your contributions as an employee - it is a reminder that you have done something good, can still be given a chance, and that you can always do better.

· Familiarizing your prospective job - by doing such, you will be able to adapt to changes that your next job may require.

In handing your resume to the recruitment manager, expect that questions regarding your previous job will be asked. Do not fret if it brings back not so good memories. But instead, take it as an opportunity to prove that you can and will do better this time. In case of being laid-off, be transparent. There could be no other way but to tell them upfront the reason of the company why it needed to lay off its employees. It can happen to anyone and it is always best to know how to manage it.

She works for a New-York based human resources magazine. She has a broad experience in preparing resource materials on hiring, recruitment, and training. Kate also speaks on forums and conventions on employee wellness and growth.

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