Resumes and Cover Letters 简历和求职信

　　All your job search correspondence must be positive. There is no need to mention that you were fired in your resume or in your cover letters. In your cover letters, focus on the basics. Make sure your cover letters address the position you are applying for and why, and how, you are qualified for it. That's all you need to do. There is no point in bringing up the circumstances of your leaving until you have to.

　　所有的求职信都应该展现你积极的一面，所以没有必要在简历或求职信中提到你曾经被炒。写求职信的时候，多写写简单但是重要的东西。要确保你信里写了要申请的职位以及为什么你能胜任，这个职位你有多适合来做。这是你需要做的全部的东西，到不得不说的时候再说就行了。

　　Applications 申请

　　When filling out job applications, don't be negative, but, do be honest and don't lie, because it will come back to haunt you. You can use language like "job ended" or "terminated" if you need to state why you are no longer working at the job. If you are specifically asked if you were fired, you need to answer yes. Lying on a job application is grounds for dismissal at any time in the future and could cost you future unemployment benefits.

　　当填写求职申请表的时候，不要写的太“谦虚”，但是，一定要诚实不能撒谎，因为这些东西会一直缠住你不放。如果一定要说为什么不在原单位工作了，你可以使用“job ended”或者“terminated”这样的字眼。如果被特别的问到是不是被炒了，你要老老实实的回答“是”。在申请工作的时候撒谎就意味着你将来任何时候都可能被解雇。

　　Interviewing 面试

　　Here's where getting fired is going to matter most. You can be sure you are going to be asked the question "Why did you leave your last job?" Dick Bolles, author of What Color is Your Parachute recommends volunteering that you were fired even before the question is asked, then moving on. Joyce Lain Kennedy, in Job Interviews for Dummies gives similar advice "... keep it brief, keep it honest, and keep it moving." She suggests explaining why (downsizing, merger) if it wasn't your fault. If it was, Kennedy suggests telling the interviewer you learned a lesson and explain how you benefited from the experience. Take the negative and turn it into a positive. In addition, Kennedy provide sample answers you can use when asked if you were fired.

　　面试可能是被炒这件事情影响最大的环节。可以肯定会被问到“你为什么不干了？”专家建议可以解释一下说之前被炒不是你的错。如果就是你的错，那就告诉面试官说你已经学到教训了并且解释一下你从过去的经历中受益，这就能化不利为有利。另外还可以提前准备一些答案来回答类似的问题。