Trying to fill my background check and it asks for reason I left. Cannot leave it blank. My last job was a result of covid layoff . Do I mention that? Can I phrase it differently?

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There’s is absolutely NO shame at all putting that job and then clarifying in your interviews that you were let go due to staffing cuts from the pandemic. Employers have sympathy for Covid lay offs - don’t let your exit diminish the work you did there!

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Interview is done just a background check but don't want this to be an issue for future interviews

You could say reduction in workforce. I don't know why you would feel the need to lie. It doesn't look bad because it wasn't due to individual performance.

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Phrase it however you want. Just don’t flat out lie.

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That wouldn’t ding you. Just be truthful

Would that not be an issue if the employer sees or future employers? Layoffs invariably always look negative i feel

Layoffs are not considered negative. The only negative would be if everyone in your market were laid off competing for the same job's. More competition.

Further on in the background check, they have asked if I was ever terminated or asked to resign from a job?

I have to respond yes to that right?

Resign = covid layoff?

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