What to do when youre fired The 10-point plan

What to do when youre fired The 10-point planWhat to do when youre fired The 10-point planBack in my college days, I worked for a dermatologist Ill call Dr. Despicable. He was sketchy, he was cheap, he was not one of the finest human beings on the planet, but I really needed the money.One day at the end of my shift, Dr. Despicable casually tossed a comment over his shoulder that went something like this Oh, dont bother coming in next week. We wont be needing you anymore. Id like to say that I responded in a way that behooved my future professionalism, but I did not. I yelled something to the effect of YOU WONT BE NEEDING ME ANYMORE? YOU CROOKED (insert your own favored expletives here).Again, that was not the finest moment of my career, but I learned from it.If you find yourself fired from your own loved or loathed job, heres what you probably should doMourn. Move onChristie Garton, founder and CEO of the 1,000 Dreams Fund says Allow yourself the time to vent, express outrage and ang er over the indignity of it all. How dare they Well, they did. So, move on. While frustration is normal, be sure not to lash out at your former babo, or disparage the company to your colleagues, because you want them to remember you favorably as you look for new opportunities.Take a step backGarton advises taking a step back to think about what you learned, why it happened and then, how its empowered you in new ways. Create a positive narrative about what happened. Your confidence and candor will be appreciated, and it will help you see the situation not as a setback, but as a turning point and step forward.Take ownershipEven if you blurt out something really dumb after being fired Apologize by letting your former employer know that comment came in an emotional moment, and use this time to communicate what you really wanted to say in the first place, said Kevin Alft Master Licensee for ActionCOACH State of Texas. Its also important to recognize and own the fact that you allowed em otion to get in the way of logic during an unexpected event.About the exit interviewAlft said An exit interview is part of company policy, and I would suggest taking it. Think of it as an opportunity to provide constructive and positive, feedback to benefit your former employer. Make sure youre being responsible with your responses and keeping bitterness/personal vendettas out of the feedback. And remember Ultimately, this is an opportunity for you to contribute to the companys success and keep that bridge intact.Tell the teamAlft suggests asking your employer how they plan to tell your colleagues. Its best to let the employer make that announcement first instead of blasting out a stinging text or email right after you walk out of the meeting. The last thing you want to do is collude against your former company. And remember The objective is to maintain a positive relationship with all parties involved, and not to fall into a victim mindset.Update your resumeAlft says Focus on the achievements. Spell out how you helped the company become successful and what you contributed to help them achieve their mission and vision.Be honestWhen interviewing for your next gig, Alft said The classy thing to do during an interview when addressing your firing is to be honest. There probably wasnt the alignment both sides had hoped for, and now youre seeking a better fit for your contributions and skills.Think bigIf you were fired or let go from a job you took out of necessity, Garton cautions against immediately applying for similar positions. Take a moment to consider how to Live Your Dreams and, realistically, what steps you could take to make that happen. First, outline what you truly want. Then, start researching and initiating conversations with family and friends- and youll be surprised to see what support exists to achieve your goal.Pursue your passionGarton says you should get specific with your passion. She believes emphasizing your passion for a few specific things is better than trying to do it all.Be smarter the next time aroundBefore that ax falls, try to find out what if anything you can do to keep your job and keep your boss happy.