Just change jobs and having second thoughts already? Before you make a move, take a step back to regroup. It generally takes people six months to a year to get acclimated at a new company and in a new role.
As one of the top employment agencies in Miami, Future Force understands this transition time can certainly be stressful and make you want to reconsider. But give it some time. The last thing you want to do is make a life-changing decision based on emotion.
However, if you’ve been at it for a while and know you want to make a career U-turn back into your old job, how do you go about asking for it? Here are some tips to help you:
Think about why you want your old job back.
There’s a reason you left your old company and position, after all. When you’re unhappy in a new opportunity, it’s easy to lose sight of that. So think about why you left – and what you’d be giving up if you went back.
If, for instance, leaving has made you realize you took for granted all your old company had to offer, then by all means, ask for your old job back. But if you want it back only out of a sense of comfort and familiarity, then returning may not be in your best career interest.
Reach out to your old connections.
If, after some soul searching, you know you want your old job back, then find out whether it’s an option. Reach out to your old boss and/or colleagues and see if your position is still open or if there are any new jobs opening up at the company.
Simply explain that you made a mistake with your new job and want to return. If you were a well loved employee, then you may get an offer on the spot. However, if you burned bridges when you left, don’t hold your breath for a job offer.
Line up other opportunities.
Before you ask for your old job back, you may want to interview for other positions. That way, when you re-connect with your former boss, you can simply say you’re looking for a new opportunity and are wondering whether your old company would like to be added to the mix of jobs you’re considering. Having other opportunities and offers available will make you more desirable to your old company.
You shouldn’t view your old job as an easy escape from an unhappy situation. However, if you know in your heart that you should have never left in the first place, then following the tips above is a step in the right direction to winning your position back.
And if your old job has been filled – and you’re looking for a new opportunity – contact Future Force. As one of the leading employment agencies in Miami, Future Force can help you find job opportunities that are the right fit for you so you can take the next step in your career.