How to explain why you’re leaving ibm (given layoffs and org changes) to potential big 4 employer

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Don't talk about why you're leaving IBM, but why you are interested in the new role and organization.

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"Layoffs and org changes"

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WTH just be upfront and tell them you’re not going to wait around to get cucked too, then throw up some deuces and swag out

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C1 what

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Be honest and transparent about it. Don’t bash your current (or former employers). Talk about what you’re looking for and ask about the environment / culture at your target employer and determine how well your expectations match.

Good luck

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Stability, on another note, big blue is trending near their 52 week low, is there anything at IBM that can spark any movement in their stock price

Company is moving in another direction than what your group was aligned with.. reduction in forced to meet business needs. It's not uncommon, be confident about you answer.

With the truth. Caught up in a reorg

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