Hi all - need some advise. I’m being laid off and my last day is approaching soon. Have a conversation with a recruiter this week; how do I best let them know tactfully about my current situation? Does it usually matter?

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In these circumstances you don’t have to be super tactful. Just let them know you were laid off because projects slowed down etc. Covid is a great excuse. If they’ve been around they understand.

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