if they are denying unemployment doesn't that means it's for cause? seems they would have to tell you why even in an at will state“PS: my unemployment claim was denied”
A certain indicator your past employer says you were fired for cause.
The unemployment office can tell you what cause was stated.
Tell any potential interviewers that you fulfilled the contract of the previous job and leave it at that. That is a true and accurate statement. You could add that you enjoyed it and want to broaden your skills which is why I’m interviewing with you today of something like that.
“After working with X company for 6 months I was notified that my contract had been terminated.” When asked why just be honest and tell them the basic truth, you were not given a reason. A person interviewing you will know that this happens in all employment situations even with very well qualified workers. Don’t try to second guess why you were let go. Never provide more than what you know. That can backfire. Do provide detailed information on what your job duties were.
Did you receive any evaluations? Did the staffing company receive any reviews? Were you the only one let go at this time? Perhaps 6 month is a standard time when that company decides whether to keep probationary/contract employees.
These days I think most employers will be glad to hear “I have a clean driving record and I can pass a pee test.” Anything more is a bonus.
Tell the people you interview with that your contract was terminated. Most likely the people you were contracted through lost their contract!!!
Add a life long contractor I read your pay and immediately thought you did something wrong.
The agency knows what that is but agency policy is usually to keep it quiet. The reasons vary.
The agency will likely call you back but is key now to show them that you are both not emotionally crippled by it, but that you also will turn over a new leaf and change whatever aspects about yourself that you can identify. Seek out others to help you identify.
Do you still have contact with anyone ‘on the team’?
Will they give you any idea as to why you were let go?
I like the advice others are giving you...just tell prospective employers that you fulfilled the contract.
Keep it simple. Tell the truth:
“It was a six month contract.”
That is the best thing, next to getting the He!! out of New Jersey. Not kidding.
It is the truth.
Do you know if your agency sent someone to replace you or not?
Depending on the state you might or might not have enough credits to file for unemployment.
Now, as someone who temped for a number of years I am going to give you some advice. Never take in and leave your coffee cup. Don't do it. No matter how long you have been there. No matter how much they like you, the contract will be terminated with in two days.
I don't know if they view it as you are being presumptuous or what but it happened to me three times. So always take your stuff with you at the end of the day.
Oh, and sign up with a bunch of temping places. It insures that you cover more companies in your area.
Sorry for the hardship for you. Godspeed.
Did you write any posts dissing or telling any unpleasant truths about big pharma? Maybe they “follow” their employees.
You were not a part of configuring that contract, or determining its clauses, etc. You were merely the product being sold, or rented.
As far as what answer you should give, I would just say the contract was completed. Being an employee of a staffing company, most interviewers wil accept that answer (speaking from experience).
First off, give up the pity party. Going around with your tail between your legs is going to show. You need to go find another job. And to do that you can't look like you've been dumped on. You need a positive attitude.
You weren't fired if you were an independent contractor. Your contract wasn't extended.
Nobody cares why your contract was not extended except you. And you will probably never know why. So drop it. Just say your contract was not extended for budget reasons. Who cares?
You don't get unemployment benefits because you weren't an employee. You want those kind of benefits, then you need to actually get a job as an employee instead as an independent contractor.
Dance lightly on your feet and get out there looking again. Work your networks. Polish your resume. Practice being upbeat and positive so when the time comes in an interview, you don't come across as strained or unenthusiastic.
Losing a job is not the end of the world. I've lost my share of jobs, even been fired a couple of times. No biggie. I always looked at it as an opportunity to find a better deal. Because there is no other way to look at it.
Be prepared to take less than what you want and take a job you might not want to make a career of. It can keep you working and pay some bills while you continue to look for a better position. Most important, in puts you back in the saddle again.
Move out of New Jersey. I say this tongue-in-cheek but broadening your horizons can lead to better opportunities that you didn't know existed in other locales.
Get up everyday, shower, dress like you have a job to get to. Because you do. Your new job is to find another job.
Been there, done that. I say these things from experience. I've had lots of jobs and moved around a lot in my seven decades. It never gets easier but that's life. Good luck.
Send email to your boss’s boss
Since you’re a contract employee working for another agency that leases you out, just tell your future interviewer that your contract expired.
Contract position was terminated.
Contract position was terminated.
Though I’m still in a state of shock, I’ve accepted that I’m probably never going to find out why I was let go. But going forward, I need to give future interviewers a better answer than “I don’t know” when asked why I was let go from my previous job...
Just tell them end of contract.
You got lots of advise that you asked for. Mainly move forward. Your contract ended. Ready for next challenge. Keep your mouth shut about in vacation and do not bad mouth the company. Ask your temp agency or eu about why no unemployment. Is this like your first job?? Sounds like it.
if they are denying unemployment doesn't that means it's for cause? seems they would have to tell you why even in an at will state