Your chances of getting rehired are blown away, if:
You’d sent your resignation via voicemail / text / fax.
As silly as it sounds, I’ve come across people who chose to send their resignation over phone! The only way to do it is in-person, unless you are working remotely.
You didn’t serve out the required notice period.
Yes, we know you got a better job offer elsewhere. That doesn’t give you the right to walk away without serving your notice period. Your unfinished work landed on your colleague’s plates, not that they don’t already have enough to do!
You left your team members high & dry in the middle of a critical project.
Again, we know you got yourself a great job, but your team members haven’t forgotten your act.
Performance was the primary reason for your exit.
The job still requires the same skills. Not many companies take it well even if you’ve been away from over a year.
You were fired for disciplinary action.
Remember that sexist comment you passed on your colleague…during work hours? Yep, people haven’t forgotten that. Nor have they forgotten that drunken incident on that fateful Friday. Drinks were on-the-house, so was your behavior!
On the contrary, you’re chances of getting rehired increases, when:
You left on a positive note. (Captain Obvious? Yes!)
Searching for a job can get one to do crazy things, like asking to get rehired after burning bridges with the previous employer. No, they aren’t interested.
Ready to start afresh.
That would mean salary, benefits, perks and insurance. Everything. Your ego too. Period.
Good rapport with the team members.
You might the manager’s pet, but nobody wants to work with a team member who doesn’t gel well.
Your team members want to refer you back.
Managers are employees too. Chances are that your previous manager has quit as well. That would leave your team members to refer you back. Would they?
What have you gained since the time you left?
Very important question that deserves a well thought out answer. Be honest.
You’re ready to undergo the interview grind, one more time.
Being in the role earlier doesn’t guarantee you a place in the team. Get yourself prepared for the interview grind.
Your previous Company wants you back!
This has to be the best case scenario for getting rehired.
In the end, opting to get rehired starts with answering a very basic question: Is this your ONLY option?
What would you do? Take a quick poll.
