Stories about layoffs, wrongful terminations, and quitting jobs are in abundance, on and offline, among the job-seeking population.

Discourse about self-inflicted employment terminations, not so much. And I get it, as this is a touchy subject, and people don’t want to be judged upfront for past behaviors.

Therefore, I’m going to address the elephant in the room. Sometimes, folks commit offenses on the job, some egregious, and as a result, wind up getting fired.

Aside from the ebbs and flows of a job search, a job seeker that an employer terminated for just cause dreads providing the why behind their firing and accepting the risk associated with hiring them.

With all of this in mind, some may pose the question, ‘Is there hope for a job seeker that an employer fired for just cause from their last job’?

My answer? Yes, there is hope.

There is a caveat to my yes, though.

Before we get into that, let me put something out there. While there is hope, a just termination can present challenges for a job seeker.

Beside impacts to their professional reputation, questions may loom concerning their ability to perform well on the job and collaborate with others. The more egregious the offense, the intensity of the challenges can increase.

However, if the job seeker employs each component found within what the team at @Jobready2dey dubs the ARC Formula™️, they can improve their job search trajectory.

The three components of the ARC Formula are Accountability, Rehabilitation, and Commitment.

Accountability – Assume accountability for your actions and be ready to explain the circumstances surrounding your termination during job interviews.

Rehabilitation – Explain the steps taken to learn from the experience and improve behaviors.

Commitment – Assure the hiring team and make a commitment to yourself that you will not repeat the same behaviors.

Remember, redemption is not a privilege granted to a select few only. This grace is also available to those that assume accountability for their wrongs and are willing to and do change.

Please note that several factors go into this subject matter, and a social media post is just a spoonful of an entire feast. If you’d like to discuss the details left out of this post or discuss its relevance to your unique situation, give us a call.

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