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If it was me, I’d pretend I wasn’t laid off and just talk about the cool things I did for my firm and the cool stuff I’m interested in doing at their firm.
I got laid off last month.
I was honest when the HR asked me why did I leave the job. I told her, the company had a restructure and I was affected. I had 3 more interviews after the HR.
Layoff is a common thing nowadays.
If your skill and experience fit on what they are looking for and if your interviews are successful, no one can stop you to get the job. I got the job btw. 🙏
You could also be honest and say you were looking to leave and as it so happens you were apart of layoffs while attempting to leave. The background check will show your last day with your most recent company
This is the way!
I would not. I think framing your decision to find a new job in the context of losing your old job is a weak play. You would create a stronger and more attractive impression to define your reason for leaving in terms of how a new position will help move you forward in your desired career path or some reason that flatters the potential employer potentially.
If it comes up, I wouldn’t lie about it but I would try to avoid disclosing it early on if possible.
Recruiters can ask you. There’s some slippery slope issues when a recruiter asks a former employer or boss, but it’s still legal.
If they ask you why you’re leaving, make sure you have a positive growth/new challenge story to tell.
If they ask you if you were part of layoffs, tell them yes that you were but that you had heard about potential that’s why you started looking prior so you can take hold of your career and find the right opportunity and fit.
Do not mention the layoff just focus on how their firm or role aligns with your career goals
If asked, I planned to just elaborate on career growth, different opportunities, etc. (I obviously have a better way of saying this, just generalizing). But I’m not sure if it would bite me in the ass to not be transparent upfront.
Would i just say “well, I’m interested in this firm for yada yada yada. however, another reason is that my firm just recently had a huge round of RIFs, and unfortunately, my role was terminated.” Idk how to approach this.
If your last day happened before the interviews that’s one thing. If you have severance or something that pushes that date, that’s another reality. Hiring managers understand the industry and how layoffs are affecting people so being honest about the situation is correct- however, if the truth is that you started the process of looking elsewhere before the actual layoffs, not because of the layoffs - that’s an important distinction. You have to be comfortable with your story and reasoning.
I wouldn’t. What they should test with the interview is whether you’re a good fit and can do the job they’re hiring for, not your choices in the past
If you are at West Monroe (sounds like you are), your employment verification date is 5/1. So as far as these other companies know (given you have to include WM on your background check… sometimes current company can be excluded), you are still working there until then.
What are the pro’s and con’s? Many people have been through a layoff and may sympathize with your situation, thinking you were loyal to an organization that didn’t deserve it. Others may be critical that you didn’t see it coming and may offer you a lower compensation package. Who would YOU rather work work for? Remember that you are interviewing them as well!
All that said, I would treat it like a question on salary and deflect once or twice before answering. First deflection could be “It’s sad. I have quality, loyal, former co-workers who have been laid off, (comment on one you admire)” Second deflection could be a push back like “Would it matter? I’m interviewing here because I’m interested in working here for these reasons…” or maybe, “I’d be glad to answer that if you can tell me why that’s of interest to you.” Remember that you are interviewing them and your respectful response should also demonstrate you respect yourself and believe you will bring value to the position you’re interviewing for. Don’t let fear or desperation lead you down the wrong path. Good luck in your search!!
Those “deflections” are an easy “not a good fit”. Why not be honest?
Don't hide from it. I've been laid off a few times. Even fired. Fired from last job now been at current one since...13 years. Don't lie. Zero upside.
Ok, if you are asked about your current job and you no longer have one, what are you going to answer? If you 'pretend' that you still have it and say oh this and that, and if or when they do their due diligence to run a background check, they may contact your now former job and find out you are no longer employed. So why lie? I would tell them the truth, there is no need to elaborate, but if you are asked about it, answer with a simple and straight answer. And if you have suspicions that you may have been let go based on your performance, you can say that you did all that you were asked about your job and feel proud about it. Don't put yourself down but don't lie either. Good luck!
Terrible advice from an English Teacher. Potential employers don't ask if you were let go. Additionally, your company is going to provide start and end dates and potential rehire eligibility. Companies can't provide reasons of dismissal from terminating to layoff to voluntary resignation. I handle many of these issues daily. Like Manager stated if you are under severance you are still an actual employee until severance and benefits end and that becomes your official last day of your employement.
I wouldn't invent half-truths or sneaky lies. A competent, experienced HR or other interviewer will see right through it. And though someone mentioned here "Potential employers don't ask if you were let go, " not to mention that it is illegal for a former employer to tell anyone why you were let go, it does not always work that way. Plenty of ill-informed/incompetent people make hiring decisions every day. And they may ask you questions they shouldn't.
You show integrity and a degree of initiative by stating you saw the writing on the wall and started looking for new work. Layoffs/firings happen for plenty of reasons, including the political, so take it on the chin, move on, and don't feed the interviewers any BS.
Agreed.. excellent advice.
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I’d appreciate someone being honest. But I work in nonprofit so….
It might catch up to you eventually if you don’t mention it
I wouldn’t mention anything about layoffs unless you can give a very compelling reason as to why you think you’ll be laid off; I’d assume you’re a low performer - why else would you be concerned?
I’ve interviewed someone who said there were potential layoffs and the process was unclear. A relative worked at the company and said it’s a very clear process aimed at low performers
I would say I’m looking for growth opportunities, which is true. Why focus on the negative, especially when it does not serve you?
If you are currently receiving severance you technically are still employed by the company. Therefore, you are still employed. Don't know why anyone would ever state being laid off. Most companies use a site called Equifax Salary Key it will show prospective employer your tenure and your rate of pay. Question they may ask is why you looking then you can delve into personal career growth. Think of an interview as being a witness on the stand. Don't freely divulge too much information, answer question spot on and don't make it a you scenario.
Not all companies provide a severance when being laid off, as crappy as that sounds.
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Don’t tell them until it’s a new month
Had an interview earlier today and the practice director asked if i was laid off or did i decide to just leave on my own accord and i told her i was laid off. Got lucky with my honest answer because she knew there were lay offs in big 4s and i am sure she had insider tell her