💭 How/when do you disclose that you were let go from your last job in an interview?

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I'll be the only one to say that you need to be honest. Don't lie about having been "laid off" or voluntarily leaving because of something wrong about the company.

If you lie, you'll be found out. Count on it. While people here will tell you that companies are only "legally permitted" to give your title and years of service, they're wrong. Truth is an absolute defense.

"I was let go because of X. What I've learned from this experience is Y, and I'm prepared to prove my capabilities."

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I would disclose it when asked directly or when discussing my reason for leaving. I think being honest, concise, and forward-looking is usually the best approach.

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