There is no such thing as being fired for no reason! An employer will always have a reason for giving you the boot, whether it be a company reorganisation or you got caught drinking on the job. Being fired is incredibly traumatic especially if they didn’t justify it with a reason so we’ve come up with the 3 most common reasons you got fired. Try to avoid these at all costs and you’ll be fine.
Under-performance
You have to remember you’ve been hired for a reason, to fill a role. So it goes without saying that if you are not performing your role adequately, you will be replaced. Performance is key. Have you been hitting your targets? How do you compare to your colleagues? Are they outperforming you? These are crucial questions to ask on a daily basis to make sure you’re on the right track. If you are under-performing in any way, it’s time to change.
Wrong attitude
Attitude is everything. If you are constantly negative or finding any excuse to avoid a days work it won’t go unnoticed. A positive, team-player attitude is essential to avoid the cut so make sure you’re putting out the right energy. Also every organisation has an unique company culture and it is important that you fit into that culture. If there is a bad match perhaps this job is not for you. If you got fired without a specific reason review how you represented yourself and your values and maybe you’ll find the cause.
Budget Cuts/ Restructure
Loosing you job through budget cuts and restructuring is no less painful. It might not be your fault but there are always ways you can make yourself more indispensable to the company to survive these cuts. Go the extra mile to prove you’re committed and determined to meet and exceed your targets.