I quit my previous job approximately 5-6 months ago due to toxic culture and being pressured to commit fraud… I fear hiring managers see that I’ve been out of work for this time and may assume I was fired or laid off. Additionally I’ve had a couple interviews where company “X” interviewers have commented on this and in an effort to not bad mouth my previous employer I’m stuck with a generic answer like I want to take my career to the next level with Company “X.” Any thoughts/advice?

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A lot of corporate construction companies want to meet your “culture” needs so I would word your response to leaving the last company something along the lines with “their culture and values didn’t align with mine so I am looking for a better fit”. And I think it’s safe to say you left and not let them guess that you may have been let go.

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