I was *let go* from contract. Not fired, still an eligible hire. What do I say to potential employers who are asking why I left my old job/why I am searching for a new one? Also can they ask my old company exactly why I was let go? FYI was let go bc of differences between myself and a manager so I don’t want to be a liar if it is information they can see on a background check. Thanks everyone

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Posting as :
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You are currently posting as works at

Contract is over?

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Still fine to say this IMO. Contract ended.

Did it end because term was up? No. But it still ended.

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Just say your contract term ended. No need for details and you can spin it to say you’re now looking for full time work and whatever other reasons you have for wanting to work there

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Wanted to move away from contracting to full time

Wanted to challenge yourself in a way that the previous contract would not provide

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Same response as if you were still working there. “Looking to expand my personal and professional growth in role that has ample opportunity”

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Nobody needs to know why and you don’t need to explain every situation in detail.

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Similar thing happened to me cuz of the cpu chip shortage when i was at an assembly plant for cars.

If someone really presses me to know why I’m no longer at this company I use that as the “cover” before I start talking about the relationship I had with my boss.

Not sure if this is the best strategy or not

The under utilization is part of my story as well. Lots of bench time telling you that you’ll get contacted soon on your next engagement.

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