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How can I get another job after being fired?

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Start looking for a new job in a similar industry. Once you find something that you like, apply to the position. In your application, be sure to mention any success that you had at the job you were fired from. Even when you're fired from a job, there are still places where you made an impact and a positive contribution. So the first thing you can do is really focus on the areas where you made an impact and be very clear on what your impact was. The second thing you can do is be authentic and honest and own the fact that it wasn't a good fit, and explain why this new opportunity will be a better one.

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Do temps have any rights?

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Yes.

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Can you be fired as a volunteer worker?

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Yes, volunteers can be fired if the volunteer went against the code of conduct

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What if my boss or job coach tells me that I almost got fired?

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Your boss is clearly warning you that if you mess up again your going to get fired. As for your coach, listen to their instructions because they are showing you the way your job is to be handled.

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