How to Ask for Your Old Job Back After Leaving
Every day, people dream of quitting their jobs and switching to eco-friendly planes. And that glorious day will come. You receive a new job offer and start planning your "I'm quitting" speech. But for some reason the new look doesn't work. Maybe the company went out of business soon after you joined, or maybe the new job just wasn't for you. Suddenly I have to go back to my old job. What are you doing now?
Assess the damage first
Was it a polite and respectful letter of resignation with a farewell party and a tearful farewell? please do not worry. In that case, it probably won't be too much trouble getting your foot in the door again. If you've been a good employee, you're well-known, so it doesn't take long to get used to. You are certainly a great candidate. However, not everyone leaves the country so smoothly. If you quit in a flashy, dramatic way, you're in trouble. However, even a burned bridge can be repaired. Consider how you left, what you did, and what impression your former employer had of you. That way she can understand what steps she needs to take to regain her good graces.
Contact current employees that you know
You probably know at least a few people who are still working at the company you left. I hope we can have a good relationship with them. Now reach out and see exactly where you stand.
First, check if you still have your previous job. The position is very likely to be filled, but a former colleague may be able to let you know if there are other suitable positions. Also, interview management to find out what they think of you, especially your HR manager. Did your name come up often in conversation, positively or negatively? Were you happy? The answers to these questions will help you get closer to your old boss. You don't want to fall on deaf ears when you first approach him or her about work.
Assess the damage first
Was it a polite and respectful letter of resignation with a farewell party and a tearful farewell? please do not worry. In that case, it probably won't be too much trouble getting your foot in the door again. If you've been a good employee, you're well-known, so it doesn't take long to get used to. You are certainly a great candidate. However, not everyone leaves the country so smoothly. If you quit in a flashy, dramatic way, you're in trouble. However, even a burned bridge can be repaired. Consider how you left, what you did, and what impression your former employer had of you. That way she can understand what steps she needs to take to regain her good graces.
Contact current employees that you know
You probably know at least a few people who are still working at the company you left. I hope we can have a good relationship with them. Now reach out and see exactly where you stand.
First, check if you still have your previous job. The position is very likely to be filled, but a former colleague may be able to let you know if there are other suitable positions. Also, interview management to find out what they think of you, especially your HR manager. Did your name come up often in conversation, positively or negatively? Were you happy? The answers to these questions will help you get closer to your old boss. You don't want to fall on deaf ears when you first approach him or her about work.
Lay the groundwork — carefully
It takes a small step to get back through the door. Don't expect to be welcomed with open arms at the ticker parade. Even if you retire on the best terms, you still need to be humble. And even more so when paths diverge under adverse conditions.
First, call (not email) the person in charge of the position you are interested in. Don't go to HR: You're doing yourself a disservice by trying to get a job through normal channels. Remember that you have a long history with this company and know the people well. HR exists first and foremost to protect the company and does not try to reinstate retired employees. Once you've got the momentum and the senior executives in your company ready to fight for you, you can jump right in.
Get ready to eat a lot of crows
Even if you've broken up on good terms, it's time to put your pride aside and treat your partner the same way you dealt with them. If you want to go back to the exact same position, tell the recruiter it was a mistake to leave. You love your job and would do anything to get back on the field. I miss my colleagues at work. I miss cafeteria food. I miss Fridays wearing Aloha shirts. And let's be honest, if you fake it, it's obvious.
It takes a small step to get back through the door. Don't expect to be welcomed with open arms at the ticker parade. Even if you retire on the best terms, you still need to be humble. And even more so when paths diverge under adverse conditions.
First, call (not email) the person in charge of the position you are interested in. Don't go to HR: You're doing yourself a disservice by trying to get a job through normal channels. Remember that you have a long history with this company and know the people well. HR exists first and foremost to protect the company and does not try to reinstate retired employees. Once you've got the momentum and the senior executives in your company ready to fight for you, you can jump right in.
Get ready to eat a lot of crows
Even if you've broken up on good terms, it's time to put your pride aside and treat your partner the same way you dealt with them. If you want to go back to the exact same position, tell the recruiter it was a mistake to leave. You love your job and would do anything to get back on the field. I miss my colleagues at work. I miss cafeteria food. I miss Fridays wearing Aloha shirts. And let's be honest, if you fake it, it's obvious.
Make sure you can explain why you left
You may ask, "If your job was so good, why did you quit in the first place?" It can be really baffling if you're not prepared. Here we have to withhold the truth a little or downplay some reasons.
For example, many people leave their jobs because of bad relationships with their bosses or co-workers. What if this boss or colleague is still there? You can explain that there was a misunderstanding or disagreement that you overcame and resolved. You can be completely honest when things that are out of your control have gone wrong, like Moving to Another State. Make sure you can allay the recruiter's fears about your return. If they suspect you might get up and leave or cause problems, don't come back.
You may ask, "If your job was so good, why did you quit in the first place?" It can be really baffling if you're not prepared. Here we have to withhold the truth a little or downplay some reasons.
For example, many people leave their jobs because of bad relationships with their bosses or co-workers. What if this boss or colleague is still there? You can explain that there was a misunderstanding or disagreement that you overcame and resolved. You can be completely honest when things that are out of your control have gone wrong, like Moving to Another State. Make sure you can allay the recruiter's fears about your return. If they suspect you might get up and leave or cause problems, don't come back.
Be open to getting less for the same role
If you want to go back to the exact same job, you can't make any demands and your employer knows that. It is possible that your previous company will take you on with the same benefits and salary as before, but there is absolutely no guarantee. They know you need this job and can use it to their advantage.
Some companies now have performance policies that they must adhere to. For example, if you return to work within 12 calendar months of leaving your company, all your previous benefits will be restored, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, 401(k) matches, and employee discounts. So if he quits after 10 years of service and comes back within a year, it could simply be a continuation of that 10 years of him. But not all companies do this.
If you leave with 4 weeks of vacation a year, your normal he might come back with 2 weeks of vacation. And your salary may be reduced to the market rate for the position. After years of working for a company that gives you raises and promotions, you may be earning more than most people in your position. Expect it to be resolved when you come back.
All in all, it's quite possible to go back to your old job. Be prepared to increase your charm, apologize profusely, and start lower than where you left off. Good luck.
If you want to go back to the exact same job, you can't make any demands and your employer knows that. It is possible that your previous company will take you on with the same benefits and salary as before, but there is absolutely no guarantee. They know you need this job and can use it to their advantage.
Some companies now have performance policies that they must adhere to. For example, if you return to work within 12 calendar months of leaving your company, all your previous benefits will be restored, including vacation, sick leave, personal days, 401(k) matches, and employee discounts. So if he quits after 10 years of service and comes back within a year, it could simply be a continuation of that 10 years of him. But not all companies do this.
If you leave with 4 weeks of vacation a year, your normal he might come back with 2 weeks of vacation. And your salary may be reduced to the market rate for the position. After years of working for a company that gives you raises and promotions, you may be earning more than most people in your position. Expect it to be resolved when you come back.
All in all, it's quite possible to go back to your old job. Be prepared to increase your charm, apologize profusely, and start lower than where you left off. Good luck.