I was recently laid off. On job application, what do you suggest that I put for “Reason for Leaving”? I am afraid putting laid off may come across as bad. Please advise. Thanks!

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“Global pandemic and historic layoffs and unemployment”

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Just put “laid off”. It doesn’t matter. People get laid off all of the time, not just because of COVID.

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Was asked to leave for washing my hands only 19 seconds.

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There are a lot of good videos of raccoons doing demos on how to wash hands properly.

Bad why? Layoffs happen all the time. Gone are the days when laying off = problem employee

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Pursuing new opportunities, travel

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I think you’ll get more understanding now than ever if you put covid related lay-off- you are perhaps amongst many who have been putting this reason down.

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You can put "Unemployed Due To Downsizing"

Or covid

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Just say staff down sizing. When u have the actual interview, u can say u got layed off. Be honest, it will work in your favor.

How is staff down-sizing different from lay-offs?

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