Old Employers Calling!

Robert is an employee in a private firm for the pasttheir own. Experienced are always respected
three years and part of many successes of theanywhere in the world for their productive attitude and
Company. He got accolades for his performance andresult oriented performance. Before calling back old
got recognition for his work. He took long leave onceemployees, employers analyze their previous history
due to personal problems. A year went on like this.about their resignation, their opinion on the company,
Though his position was improved, he hesitated to joinwhether there was any monetary loss to the
the job again. He felt that he was away from thecompany with their behavior.
company due to personal work for one year and theWish to join your old company again? Then, you also
company may ask for his explanation. He was hesitanthave to keep in mind some of the points. You have to
to contact them again, but one day he got a call fromknow more about the company with which you have
his company to his utter amazement. He was invitedworked before. What is the company stand in the
to join them again.market now? Is there any change in its status in the
Suzanne was removed from her job due to recession.corporate world now? Is there any change in your
She was invited again to join them, after the recessiondesignation, position and functions? Your strengths,
was subsided. She was also offered more payweaknesses are already known to the company and
compared to her previous job.you may not face many questions on this front.
Relations matter: Many big companies are taking thisHow about your future? Many may have doubts,
kind of initiatives to call back their proven performerswhether they will have bright future or not, if they join
for many reasons. They have already got thethe old company. You have to have clarity on your
glimpses of their performance and calling the oldfuture in the company. Your rejoining a firm is beneficial
performers is cost effective compared to recruitingto the company or for you? If they give you offer on
new job seekers. Ability, experience with the company,compassionate grounds, you have to prove yourself to
work culture has become the parameters for callingthe satisfaction of the employer. You may have to
the old employees back to their fold. Many companiesface some questions, once you are invited back to the
are hesitant to appoint new recruits in higher positions.Company. Management expects clear answers for
Instead of spending on training, they felt that oldthese questions.
employees will easily fit into the bill and can mold easily• Can you solve the problems now, which you have
into the culture of the company. Long innings with theleft then?
company, completing the work in time, understanding• What are the changes in your professional life
business needs are also some reasons for calling thenow? What have you learned during this time?
old employees back to the Company. Every industry is• How do you feel about your future, after your
opening up for this kind of opportunities now.company decides to take you back into their fold?
Do not hesitate to enter again: Many employees feel• Can you mingle with people freely in the new job?
that if they join the old company after some time, their• If you are given critical jobs, can you guide them?
dignity will be lowered and people look them down.• What are you expecting from the Company now?
This is not the case in all circumstances. Do not• Why you want to join the company again?
hesitate to join the old company, when they call on