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Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
Let go after a few months at a small firm. Not sure real reason, but was told not a good fit + financial reasons. Firm is willing to give recommendation to future employers, but I honestly don't even want to list it on my resume. Not sure what to do. How do I spin this as I look for employment?
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zot1
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
It depends. Are you a recent grad or did you work somewhere else before this firm? How many months exactly did you work? Do you have reason to believe they would give you a recommendation?
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
recent grad, it was my first job after law school. I was there for about 2 months. i was told they would give recommendation.
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dresden doll
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can do.
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Prana-9
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
I don't think it will be as difficult as it seems. 2 months is nothing. There is no way they could have determined you were not a good fit in two months. No matter what they say. It was a purely financial decision by the firm.dresden doll wrote:Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can do.
Are you in a small market?
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
edit: accidental anon, not OP
I would probably spin it as a layoff for financial reasons (firm lost a major client, etc.). I would definitely not mention the "fit' aspect at all. 100% financial decision, firm's hands were tied, they felt super bad about it.
I would probably spin it as a layoff for financial reasons (firm lost a major client, etc.). I would definitely not mention the "fit' aspect at all. 100% financial decision, firm's hands were tied, they felt super bad about it.
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
No, it's a decent sized secondary market. I hope it's not a difficult sell. Feels miserable right now.Prana-9 wrote:I don't think it will be as difficult as it seems. 2 months is nothing. There is no way they could have determined you were not a good fit in two months. No matter what they say. It was a purely financial decision by the firm.dresden doll wrote:Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can do.
Are you in a small market?
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RaceJudicata
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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do
Chin up, OP. Back on the grind and hustle. good luck!Anonymous User wrote:No, it's a decent sized secondary market. I hope it's not a difficult sell. Feels miserable right now.Prana-9 wrote:I don't think it will be as difficult as it seems. 2 months is nothing. There is no way they could have determined you were not a good fit in two months. No matter what they say. It was a purely financial decision by the firm.dresden doll wrote:Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can do.
Are you in a small market?
