I'm actively trying to reach out to recruiters in my network to get them to help me find my next gig. I was laid off three months ago, and finding something on my own has not been working out. Do you let recruiters know that you were laid off? I don't know why, but I feel like there's some sort of shame or fear that I will be looked at as incompetent attached to it, which is hindering me from saying it. I would love for people to bust my beliefs and help me see this differently.

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I spent a lot of time feeling exactly that way. I was laid off a while back, too, and I remember hesitating to tell recruiters... it felt like admitting failure, even though it wasn’t my fault. But here’s the truth I’ve learned that being laid off says nothing about your talent or worth. It says everything about the company’s situation. And honestly, most recruiters get it. Layoffs have become so common across industries that it’s no longer a red flag. If anything, it gives context for why you’re on the market and can actually make your outreach feel more authentic

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I don't think you should be ashamed at all. Lay offs usually reflect the company and recruiters will be more than happy to help you. Definitely keep reaching out!

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Being transparent now can save you a lot of time later. Everybody is getting laid off, it is unfortunately not uncommon, so not as big of a deal as you probably think it is. Recruiter can also help you frame it positively based on the company and hopefully get into a job.

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