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Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:52 am

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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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by zot1 » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:15 am

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

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:22 am

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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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by dresden doll » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:27 am

Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can do.

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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by Prana-9 » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:45 am

dresden doll wrote:Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can 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.

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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:51 am

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.

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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by Anonymous User » Mon Oct 31, 2016 12:43 pm

Prana-9 wrote:
dresden doll wrote:Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can 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.

Are you in a small market?
No, it's a decent sized secondary market. I hope it's not a difficult sell. Feels miserable right now.

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Re: Lost job after a few months . . . what to do

Post by RaceJudicata » Mon Oct 31, 2016 4:05 pm

Anonymous User wrote:
Prana-9 wrote:
dresden doll wrote:Spin it as layoff. Best thing you can 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.

Are you in a small market?
No, it's a decent sized secondary market. I hope it's not a difficult sell. Feels miserable right now.
Chin up, OP. Back on the grind and hustle. good luck!

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