Prepping for recruiter screens and could use some advice. I left my last B2B sales role because of burnout and toxic management. I know I need to spin this positively, but I also don't want to lie and have it come back to bite me later. How transparent should I actually be about this stuff?

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I don't think you have to lie in order to spin it. You can be vague, just say it wasn't a great fit and I needed a new opportunity. I think you give yourself some power when you refrain from over-explaining yourself.

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Yes sir I am interviewing for the 1st time in years

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Recruiters hear “toxic management” stories every day, so they’ll read between the lines. Just don’t vent. Frame it around what you learned or what you want next. I’ve said, “I realized how much I value strong leadership and clear communication, and I’m looking for that in my next team.” Worked great for me.

Keep it real, but reframe it. “I learned how important leadership culture is for performance.” That says burnout without saying burnout.

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