I was part of a big layoff last week due to company restructuring. It was my first real job and first layoff. And even though I know it wasn't about my performance, it’s really hard not to feel embarrassed or like I failed. How will I put this on my resume or talk about it in interviews without sounding defeated?

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I am sorry to hear that. First real job with first real layoff is tough. It does happen, and you are in good company all the same. For interviews, I’d say it was a layoff due to a company restructure, highlight some skills or accomplishments you had there, and then how you can apply them (or anything learned/done in the gap) to the future role.

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