GETTING REHIRED

GETTING REHIRED

·         It's important not to burn bridges when you leave one company to take a job with another.

·         In addition to having your former boss provide a good reference, you may also have the opportunity to go back to work there in the future.

1. Why a company may want to rehire

·         Sometimes, you have to work elsewhere to gain new skills, experiences and growth opportunities.

·         Leaving a company doesn't have to mean the relationship with your employer ends there.

·         After you leave, the employer might realize that he has not found a suitable replacement.

·         Or perhaps a new opportunity opened up that can utilize your newly acquired skills.

·         Or perhaps you're on the market again and your former employer, who never wanted you to leave in the first place, gets wind of it.

·         If you were part of a temporary layoff, the former employer may re-approach you when funds are available to hire again.

·         Also, at times, people go to other companies only to realize it wasn't so good after all.

·         Whatever the reason, leaving on a good note is what matters.

2. Consider the rehiring offer

·         Even if you never imagined you would return to your former company, be open to the possibility.

·         But first, recall whether you had quit for personnel issues or ethical concerns.

·         If working conditions (like a temperamental boss, or a lack of resources) were the reason, find from your former co-workers whether anything has really improved.

·         If they haven't, you should avoid returning to that environment again.

3. Negotiate smartly

·         You're often in a better negotiating position if you go back to a former employer.

·         You know the company well at this point and know what you should and can negotiate upfront.

·         And since you're returning as a known entity, you're even more valuable.

·         Also, your situation may have changed along with the company's needs.

·         This is the time to work out a flexible working arrangement, compensation structure, or any other alternate employment options.

4. How to get rehired yourself

·         If you are yourself wanting to work with your former employer anytime later again, resign properly and make the transition smooth for the next person who occupies your role.

·         Stay connected to the company, either through its corporate alumni networks that you can join, or follow the company's LinkedIn group or Facebook page.

·         Do the same for your former colleagues and send them emails every once in awhile.

·         Also, stay in touch, catch up in-person, and connect on other professional networks.

·         Keep checking in on the company's careers page to see if any new opportunities arise.

·         Even if it's a different department, your old boss can help with a recommendation to hire you.

·         Always be prepared to answer lots of questions about why you left and why you want to return.

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