I just got my first job after being fired!!

Submitted by daniel_okonkwo, 10. Oct 2026 in Hiring and Onboarding Process

daniel_okonkwo
Newbie
6 posts
"Hiring should be fair and fast."

Quick summary

I just got my first job after being fired!! is a common question in the Hiring and Onboarding Process space right now.

What I am trying to figure out

  • What has worked for others recently
  • Common mistakes to avoid
  • Practical next steps

Context

I am comparing advice from coaches, recruiters, and peers. If you have been through this, I would love to hear what helped.

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— Daniel, small business owner

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priya_hr
Newbie
6 posts
"Good hiring starts with clarity."

Great question. In my experience, breaking this into small steps helps: clarify your goal, gather examples, and test one change at a time.

Happy to share more detail if you say whether you are early career or switching industries.

— Priya, HR & recruiting

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— Priya, HR & recruiting
priya_hr
Newbie
6 posts
"Good hiring starts with clarity."

Great question. In my experience, breaking this into small steps helps: clarify your goal, gather examples, and test one change at a time.

Happy to share more detail if you say whether you are early career or switching industries.

— Priya, HR & recruiting

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— Priya, HR & recruiting
trevor_kim
Junior
28 posts
"Portfolio career, not one ladder."

Great question. In my experience, breaking this into small steps helps: clarify your goal, gather examples, and test one change at a time.

Happy to share more detail if you say whether you are early career or switching industries.

— Trevor

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— Trevor
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