So I have just failed probation for my new job so thats the end of that and I did like the job. Now the same company are advertising a different job which matches what I can do well tons better. Do you think they’ll look at me unfavourably because of my recent termination of contract?

28 Comments

1. AnonymousAugust 24,2024 at 2:51PM UTC

   Depends on the reasons you failed probation for the last position really. Was it just not a good fit, as in you lacked the skills necessary, or was

   it something else having to do with absenteeism, for example?

2. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 12:12PM UTC

   I agree with Anonymous. Please make sure that you understand the reason the probationary period did not work out. I would only apply for the other position if you have a strong case to show how it is a better fit. Wishing you the best!

3. AnonymousAugust 24,2024 at 5:19PM UTC

   I would apply anyway

4. BarbaraAugust 24,2024 at 8:01PM UTC

   Go for it!

5. GirlBossanova934974August 25,2024 at 1:45PM UTC

   You have nothing to lose by applying for the other job. There are a dozen reasons the other job may not have worked out, up to and including poor training and onboarding. In my last role, I had an absentee manager who not only failed to get me the required resources I needed but also failed to show up for work a good chunk of the time in my last year on the job. I nicknamed her, "AWOL Annie". Needless to say, I got the blame when things didn't go well as AWOL Annie was out for the next few days, again, again, and again.

6. AnonymousAugust 25,2024 at 4:18PM UTC

   I doubt that they will hire you again look for another job move on with your life

7. Krystin MorganAugust 25,2024 at 6:16PM UTC

   Unfortunately, if you've not passed your probation, they will be unlikely to consider you for other roles. Your best bet is to put your time and energy into seeing what else is out there.

8. AnonymousAugust 26,2024 at 2:02PM UTC

   Throw your hat in the ring with a very strong cover letter, but of course spread your possibilities over a wide range of companies and opportinities. Can you get your direct supervisor to give you a reasablly positive reference (even though you didn't make the cut for this job).? Are you leaving your 6 month assignment at least on a mutually respectful footing? If not, then full speed ahead on something that suits you just as well.

9. AnonymousAugust 26,2024 at 2:20PM UTC

   Go for it! I have someone in a role that isnt well suited for them and it might not work out. I think they are better suited for different roles at our company and wouldn't get in their way of applying for them.

10. Rosalind ManderAugust 26,2024 at 2:32PM UTC

    Thankyou, that really helps a lot, I’ll definitely go for it.

11. AnonymousAugust 26,2024 at 3:55PM UTC

    It depends, did you get any feedback as to why? If you did speak to the manager and see if they will endorse you for the new role being it fits better. If they say they won't then move on.

12. maria roseAugust 27,2024 at 3:02PM UTC

    What is missing here is what made you not pass the probation period is most probably what is going to deny you being even considered for the alternative position in the same company. You, the OP, have not given any of the specific details of why you failed the probation and are not being kept on. You might feel that your performance was exactly what they needed/wanted but somehow they couldn’t see your efforts as acceptable to their needs. Plus you had plenty of time during that probation period to ask to be changed to another job position that you felt was more to your suitable to your specific job skills but you expected that those who evaluated your job performance would see somehow. All I can suggest is that you evaluate your skill performance to the reality of the criteria given you by the company and try to understand that there’s a big difference between your perception of your performance and what you are actually doing in the eyes of the one who reviews your job performance. You do have a potential to work in a job doing the job tasks with your skills set but for this company, you do not qualify to perform at the level expected for this specific company for any position regardless just based on your performance in the job you were hired for and didn’t pass the probation period with enough performance to be considered for a permanent position. I am not saying that you don’t have the skills for this type of job but you are going to need to look elsewhere for a new position at least for the immediate future. Perhaps down the road, with a few years experience of doing the role using the skills, you will have learned how well your efforts effect how you perform as part of the team of the company. You are not the definition of the job, you are a solo player participating in function of the company’s mission. This company is not a good fit for your perception of fitting into the job market. Take what you learned and find another position that will appreciate and utilize your skills . Good luck

13. Patricia Lehr BayneAugust 28,2024 at 12:24PM UTC

    they most likely will. Time to regroup,, come up with a reasonable explanation for potential new employers and move on.

14. Kirsten DiCarloAugust 28,2024 at 12:27PM UTC

    I'm sorry.... but they absolutely will unless someone internally with some weight pulls for you. Best of luck.

15. Lynn KleinAugust 28,2024 at 12:44PM UTC

    Yes. That route is closed.

16. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 12:45PM UTC

    where you employed long enough to build a rappor with someone within the company who can assist you? Otherwise move on.

17. NGfairy2024#August 28,2024 at 12:57PM UTC

    They probably will...but you can try their opinion not affect you and still pitch yourself favorably for the new job..and mention how you can do the new job better

18. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 1:10PM UTC

    Let it go . They let you know that they are not interested in moving forward with your employment. Many of us are having a tough time in this job market but don't give them the opportunity to make you feel bad. Best Wishes

19. WandaAugust 28,2024 at 1:18PM UTC

    Yes, they will. Organizations receive gazillions of applicants per day to jobs that they post. While they don't want to admit it, I'm pretty much sure that they're looking for valid reasons to reject or disqualify an application just out of principle. Unfortunately, being terminated from the company, will most likely work against you. No shame if you aren't considered. It just simply means that you're meant to thrive and shine somewhere else.

20. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 1:20PM UTC

    Possibly, but it doesn't hurt to apply.

21. Ingrid MorelandAugust 28,2024 at 1:26PM UTC

    I would say yes because after you failed probation, if they liked you they would have looked at your qualifications and gave you a fair shot at that. You had already completed the necessary hiring process.

22. Kim RaperAugust 28,2024 at 1:27PM UTC

    Its unlikely you are eligible for rehire so the new position is likely a no go. Best to move one to something else, as I am not sure you were be hirable since you failed a probation period and likely have been flagged as not eligible for rehire. Its sad but corporate shenanigans are hard to beat.

23. Afo Ogbeyalu KaluAugust 28,2024 at 2:02PM UTC

    Yes, more than likely, you would not be considered a viable candidate with a termination on your record.

    In the future, request an exit interview when leaving an organization if one is not offered. This provides opportunities for the employee to have a deeper understanding of, and discussions about, the challenges and expectations of the job in question, and the organization could have a clearer picture of the environment and issues the employee was dealing with.

24. Leonor FitzgeraldAugust 28,2024 at 3:21PM UTC

    I think you were not the right fit for the position you had. The worst that can come from applying is being told no or not getting called. You said you didn't pass the probation period but failed to mention why. There are plenty of reasons why someone fails, but that doesn't mean that in another role, you won't thrive. Many companies don't cross-train in departments. Many companies don't look at previous applicants when hiring. If you don't set yourself up, then who will? If I were you, I would apply, and when asked why you are no longer working at X department, state the reasons or say something like: "I possess a strong skill set in XYZ, which includes all the skills required for the( ZZZZ position. I am currently working on improving my ABC skills, which were important for my previous position. This is why I may not have been the best fit for the previous role." Give it a shot. Not fitting in with a department does not mean you won't fit in any department.

25. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 5:10PM UTC

    Apply anyways, the worst they can say is no. A good company would look all the factors for why you failed and consider you for a position you would be a better fit for after that. Talk to HR and let them know what you think.

26. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 5:25PM UTC

    This can't be a serious question.

27. LORI-ANN BURLINGAMEAugust 28,2024 at 10:17PM UTC

    You failed your probational period? How? Are you eligible for re-hire? If you are eligible for re-hire, the company may review your qualifications . If not, use this as a learning experience and move forward.

28. AnonymousAugust 28,2024 at 11:24PM UTC

    Hmmmm…this is a hard one. Did you ask to be considered for a different role should one become available in the future, one more closely aligned with your skill set?

    I’d say apply and see what happens; the worst they can say is no.