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How do you get a job when previous employer says that they would not rehire you?

When applying for jobs the potential employer has the right to call previous employer and ask if they would rehire you.What if they say that they would not rehire you?I am having a problem with this because they told me when they fired my for not going out of my way for a patient that they would never rehire me in the corporation or it's affiliates again. How am I suppose to get a job with that comment?

Public Comments

1. You will have eat humble pie and explain to prospective employers how you made a mistake, have learned your lesson and it will never happen again. Or go back to school for further education, do an internship, earn rave reviews, then look for a new job. Or change careers, if you realize that you are not really suited for the previous choice.
2. Even though they told you they would not rehire you doesn't mean they would say that to a potential employer. Some employers are very afraid of lawsuits so they don't say anything other than how long you work there. Don't use them as a reference (I'm sure you know that.) Maybe you could have a friend call and act like a potential employer and see what you former employer responses are.
3. It's standard that an employer marks your file as 'do not rehire' if you're fired, and it's perfectly legal for them to say that if someone calls for a reference. You can always mark a previous employer as 'do not call. But of course you need to be able to explain the circumstances in the best way. If you think you were right explain it. If you just screwed up explain the error. But be brief and positive and don't slam your previous employer.
4. Simba gave some good advice. I'm not sure if it depends on what state you live in but I know around here, employers won't give much information about past employees for fear of getting sued for keeping people from getting jobs. The most they will usually say is what date you started and the date you left, but they usually won't say whether you quit, were fired, why you left, or past job performance. I second the suggestion to have a friend call your previous employer pretending to be a prospective employer to find out what they will say about you if you're that worried about it. Just don't lie on your application or during interviews. That doesn't mean to be completely honest and tell them what you said in this question, but come up with a tactful explanation of why you separated from your last job. If you lie and they find out the truth, you will mess up your chance with them forever.