So I was terminated for failing to pass licensing exams after multiple attempts.

9 Comments

1. BROWNSKIN LOUJanuary 8,2023 at 1:20PM UTC

   They will look at your back ground and stuff

2. AnonymousJanuary 14,2023 at 10:37PM UTC

   This comment is illogical and seems out of context.

3. AnonymousJanuary 8,2023 at 1:51PM UTC

   Maybe it’s time to change field given you already failed a few times.

4. AnonymousJanuary 14,2023 at 10:37PM UTC

   Not necessarily so. She may understand the subject matter but may be either a poor test taker or hasn't learned how to master the exam. I've had colleagues fail the bar multiple times and it wasn't because they didn't understand law. They didn't understand the structure of the exam. Once they mastered that they passed the exam and became licensed attorneys. If they Tom the advice you suggested they would have given up.

5. AnonymousJanuary 8,2023 at 4:52PM UTC

   If you love the field and are doing a great job in your specific area but just can't get your head around the wide range of information required for licensure, consider an adjacent position that needs a narrowly-focused subject matter expert. Objectively - do you make minimal mistakes, perform stretch tasks to an acceptable standard, have the ability to do the entire job intended for the position? If the answer isn't an absolute yes to all those questions, review your experience for translatable skills and try out another field.

   I was working in a field directly related to my undergrad work, and I was good at it, but didn't have the ability to take it to the next level. I switched to an entirely different field, and found my true calling. My graduate degree, certifications, professional development have all gone very easily because I am in the right place.

6. AnonymousJanuary 14,2023 at 10:33PM UTC

   Good advice

7. Peggie Arvidson * Career Consultant | Adoptee Advocate | RecruiterJanuary 9,2023 at 2:54PM UTC

   not sure your industry - but many companies require you to have certifications or licenses before hiring. With the hiring world as it is - you may well get passed over for those who have the license.

   Maybe best to rethink - can you afford to retake on your own?

   Is there another/adjacent job you'd like in the interim?

8. Nancy CincottaJanuary 11,2023 at 12:56AM UTC

   Does the professional organization/association affiliated with the exam offer mentorship/tutoring? I once took a position, asking for more clarification, and was told I'd be trained, only to find I was replacing someone leaving on bad terms and she refused to train me. I hired a tutor to get me started. I'm also sitting for a certification exam in Spring. I find the instructors are not very good, but the online forum of professionals are a wealth of information (they are truly better than the teachers! and they know what it is like to take the exam). Just some food for thought. Good luck!

9. Maggie StoneJanuary 14,2023 at 2:37PM UTC

   Sorry for the blow, having nowhere to land must feel terrifying. Now is a great time to assess if this is the path that you truly want. If it is, I would find a study partner or mentor/tutor or be prepared to invest in some exam prep, study guides or practice tests.