How to Overcome Being “Ineligible for Rehire”
You are not bound by your past.
You are finishing an interview at a great company for a position that you are very excited about. It aligns well with your interests and challenges your professional skills.
You are reaching the end of the interview process.
They ask if you are pursuing any other opportunities. They check your availability to start. Everything is leading towards a job offer until they ask for the contact info for your two most recent supervisors as references.
Oh no, they are going to find out your secret!
You are ineligible for rehire.
What does “ineligible for rehire” mean?
The implications of being ineligible for rehire will depend on the HR and rehire policies of your potential employer. In some cases, companies have wiggle room. They recognize that policies are guidelines that can be broken in special cases. This will depend on the specialty of your skillset and the urgency of the position.
But for other companies, the rules are strict.
There are a few scenarios that can result in you not being eligible for rehire:
- You were fired from the position for long term…
