How to overcome being "terminated" from previous job

[comrlg]

Hello all!

I just recently graduated from the Practical Nursing Program. It appears the NCLEX is a few weeks away, since the school is taking a while to process our transcripts. I have started applying at a few businesses hoping they would take me on as an Intern/Extern until I have a chance to take my boards. My question is this - I worked as an EMT for 8 years and was terminated from one of my recent employers. When filling out the application I hate the spot that says: "Reason for leaving". Writing the words "Terminated" just seems like a death sentence before even getting through the door. Does anyone have any advice as to what I should write, or how I should write that I was terminated to still get me a chance for an interview and job?

Thanks for all help in advance

Sabrina

[Misskala]

I don't think in the interview you need to say if you are "eligible for rehire." I would gloss over it as "part of a larger restructuring." Leave it at that. Did you google? Look at "Ask the Manager." She's an HR specialist and respond to questions in a blog style.

Here's one discussion- http://www.careercast.com/career-news/what-do-i-say-interview-when-ive-been-fired

[RNOTODAY, BSN, RN]

for instance, they cant say they terminated you in CT?

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

If I leave it blank people will ask they have before.

Also, how do I return to the same facility after a "not eligible for rehire" status?

You probably can't return. Why would you want to, anyway?

You can say you left because you were in school (if that's true) and it was too much to do both.

If you were really fired for cause, you can leave that whole job off your resume (but they'll find out anyway, and then you look like a liar) or you can say why, own your responsibility, and say what you learned from it and you'll never do it again. If you were fired as part of an 80% turnover because they seriously contracted the work unit, say that.

[RNcourage]

Hi imintrouble,

How has it been since you chose eating over telling the truth? What creative ways did you speak of your "disengagement" from former employer? I like to eat, too, and am looking for ideas.

Blessings!