The difference between being fired and laid off can save your career

This is a re-blogged post from NYPost;

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I got fired from my job because, I have to admit, I was pretty bad at it. I also hated the job, so I didn’t care. The company and I agreed that we would say that I was “laid off.” When
I’m looking for a new job, does it really matter whether I say I was laid off instead of fired?


I have to admit that not many people would acknowledge that they did a crappy job and deserved to be fired, so kudos for that. As refreshing as it is, though, that much honesty is not the best policy on a job interview. Your interests are better served by sticking with the mutually agreed party line — that you were laid off — perhaps as a result of a restructure or downsizing. Unfortunately, that is an all-too-common reality for many people, so it doesn’t come with the stigma attached to it that getting fired because you sucked at your job does. This little white lie is one of the rare times that lying in an interview is acceptable — and yes, it does make a difference.

I’m a veteran, and I feel there’s a genuine appreciation and respect from most people for the service I did for our country. But despite good intentions and efforts, it has been very difficult to transition to a civilian job. What advice do you have for us to help make the transition?

First of all, let me echo what I hope you’ve heard countless times before: Thank you for your service! I think the nation is sincere in those words, but sometimes actions can fall short. There are many career resources available to veterans to help them transition: Veterans.gov, VACareers.va.gov, Legion.org and Military.com, to name a few, where you can find job listings and advice about how to conduct a job search, prepare a resume, interview tips, etc. Many employers also conduct hiring initiatives specifically for veterans. Check the careers sections online of employers that interest you for what programs they may offer. And, finally, let me make an offer. Any veteran who sends me their resume via the New York Post during September will receive a free online resume review. I hope to hear from you.

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