What to say in industry interviews about getting laid off? Bad to act as if I'm still employed unless asked point blank?

Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

Had a friend who was laid off for a full year. Kept doing small startup assignment for resume filling purposes.

like

Address quickly and move on. Liz Ryan wrote an article about this on LinkedIn. Make up fake startup consulting assignment to address this question.

A little lie never hurt anyone

@ey1 I can just see it backfiring when/if they do a background check and the firm gives them an early exit date

@ oops - I forgot the date - and move to another job

Been there, done that...tell them you were part of the RIF.

Does this hurt your salary negotiation abilities though?

Not if you appear confident. Just don't look desperate.

Related Posts

For in-house counsel roles, does firm prestige matter? For example, would the fact that an applicant is from Sullivan & Cromwell vs, say, White & Case matter at all, or is it much more about experience/interview? Does it matter as much as law school credentials? Assuming a mid-level corporate associate seeking to go in-house.

like

What’s the best way to turn down a 2nd interview? During the 1st interview, I learned that the compensation for the role is not within the range that I am looking for and requires 400 more billable hours a year than what I bill now. I’d basically be laterally for my current salary just to bill 400 more hours. I also wasn’t aware that the local office was strictly ID. Firm website advertises lots of practice areas. Any advice? TIA!

like

Thoughts on Steptoe & Johnson? Particularly DC office. Considering applying. Thanks!

like

I’m a Junior accountant, recent MBA grad in Finance, located in NYC, just got laid off due to a merger. Anybody hiring or know any opening positions?

like

How do you recommend dealing with a partner senior to you trying to do anything possible to push you out, force you to quit, or get you fired for years? Owner knows my abilities and likes me (contd)

like
like

Has anyone had a client they works with TigerConnect? I was recently approached for an interview but can’t find much information about them.

like
like

How is everyone getting Fall/ Spring/ summer internships? Are you all applying on the company website/ LinkedIn page. Networking to recruiters? Through college career center. I've been applying and not getting anything? Any tips or advice?

like

Hi folks! My interview at Google scheduled in next two weeks. I do my best at preparation, but I am so anxious, I feel like my destiny is depend on this interview and I will fail because of my emotional instability. Ask for advice how to overcome this and do not take denial too personal

like
like

I have my first round scheduled in 2 days for data engineer role. HR told that first round would be of Data structure. Can you please tell me what could I prepare for it ?😓😓

What are the top sales & marketing metrics that tech companies track? I have an interview for a Data architect role and the data aspect is my strength but need to brush up on the business insight part

like

I’m trying to get a job as a pharmacist at bcbs. Anyone ever worked there or have experience there? Any tips on how I could make my resume stand out for them?

like

Hey folks
I’m thinking of applying for the position of associate product manager 1, having an experience of 2.5+ years. What is the salary package I can expect ?

like

Hi, received an offer from another Big4 in Amsterdam (currently working in Eastern Europe), but relocating, I’m concerned about potential layoffs in the coming period being the last to join the team.

likehelpful

Hi! I currently have a job offer with a salary of 75k+commission at a AdTech company, but I am currently interviewing at Spotify for a Marketing Executive role. I was wondering what is the salary, the perks, benefits, if it’s worth continue with the interview process and people’s experience

likehelpful

More Posts

Now that’s what I wanted - good bowl. Come on real estate folks!

like

@wipro
Tata Consultancy

Hey guys, Since I am working in Deloitte and right now, I am working from home. I want to go Nepal for 2 months and I want to work from there. Do I need to tell my manager or simply I can go there and start my work. Is there any obligation?

Note- I don't want to tell anyone. Since it may backfire sometimes

like

How do you know if you’re considered a value employee?

likefunny

Do you DCA or lump your December & April bonus into ETFs?

like

What’s your end game with angel investing? Actually generate a return? Bragging rights? Learning?

like

Looking to see if there is interest in starting a small social group for coffee chats, activities (outdoor, indoor). Strictly social!

like

Favorite statistical modeling technique to use? ANN, SVM, LR, PCA, etc. And any specific reasons? Industry, ease, interpretability, etc.

like

What will happen if somebody doesnt goes office even after return to office communication in IBM
@ibm

likefunny

How long due you need to be at an employer to be eligible for the family leave plan that is available for all Massachusetts employees as part of the Paid Family Medical Leave program ? I believe the PFML is applicable 2021 onwards

like

Question for funds folks, since no one is around to answer any questions and I can't seem to find this answer anywhere. Why can't a placement agent combine or integrate the offering of interests in the sponsor's fund with the contemporaneous offering of interests in another fund? Is it based on reputational risk or from a sales perspective in case someone rejects both funds, any other issues? Thanks!

like

Can I take sick leave in my notice period in wipro?

like

I'm looking to get in to pharma sales and have a sales background but in medical device. Has anyone made this switch? Would you be willing to offer any advice?

like

Anyone familiar with Covid Supplemental Paid Sick Leave in CA? Does having planned time off nullify a full time employee’s ability to use the C19 sick leave if they become sick just prior to the planned time off? (I’ve only been able to find references to eligibility being based off of hours work preceding C19 sick leave - nothing about planned time off)

it’s disgusting to see in this city how people pay more attention to the dogs homeless people have than the people themselves - it’s dehumanizing and makes me sick when people give a strained smile to the homeless person while patting their pup like come on

like

Need single occupancy near kharadi.
I am M25

#No brokerage
Please DM if anyone has any leads

like

Hello,

Can someone give me an overview of what Internal Audit does? Received an offer for IA and currently work in External Audit. Want to know the differences between the two.

like

Interested in Data & Analytics practice. Any of the consulting firms hiring right now? Currently working at one of the Big4.

like

Hi everyone, Looking for a Job change in field of IT SOX Compliance and IT advisory…. Currently working at EY for 2.5 years,with almost 5 years of experience IN BIG 4…
Let me know incase if any job opportunities. Location: Mumbai

like

Currently working for Genpact AR Billing Walmart. I have also worked with BT Global services for the UK Billing production team. Job responsibilities raising billing for multiple products for Media broadcasting, Collections and payments. Responsible for RPI activities and more. I have good experience in billing, Invoice generation for multi currencies, collections, payments , DSO billing. Looking for a good job opportunity in Noida in Similar profile.

Additional Posts in Consulting

What essential courses or books do you recommend for coming up to speed on Product Management?

like

Books to learn more about how to drive sales in consulting? Any recommendations?

likehelpful

What product/technology is growing fast and has a lot of pipeline in your firm? At EY, Guidewire is driving majority of the growth for now since the last 5 years. Any insights into the hot products?

Uber driver at 5am - "Airport? Ugh I hate driving there." Uhh, it's Monday at 5am, no one except consultants are requesting rides...

like

Project Manager just told me that I could take Fridays off as long as the client does not ask. The reason given is it's a local project and you've been here for a year.

like

Do all gifts have material value? Would you be offended by a cheap gift from someone who could have done better?

like

Hi, I am a PhD student and I have recently started preparing for consulting. I have gone through basics of framework and have watched few YouTube videos. I am at the point where I am seeing diminishing returns by studying more books. Anyone willing to help or are there people in the same boat? Would love to connect with potential study/case buddies! TIA!

like

A friend of mine from a top tier consulting firm was counseled out. Do you consider it ethical that his career counselor is intentially spreading the information to his colleagues and to other consultants from other companies in the project? What can he do about it? Specially that he considers the potential layoff is purely based on the current situation (chargeability was low) and not on his performance (they said that his contribution to BD during his bench time was low)?

like

Hey all, can you pls recommend resources to get up to speed on Fraud and Risk management for Payments in fintech? Books /sites? I’m not in consulting anymore so no access to internal decks. Thanks!

like

Has Deloitte started the lay offs? Link-https://www.reddit.com/r/deloitte/comments/ww02l3/fired/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

Post Photo
like

To the Accenture 🐠 out there... what is it like to be in the Travel sector? Projects, industries, clients, opportunities, compensation... anything goes.

like

Looking to start a side hustle. Anyone got ideas that fit with our lifestyle?

like

Best books on leadership and self development?

like

Top consulting firms right there!!

Post Photo
funnylike

Hoosiers!! Let's go!!!

like

Real consultants wear nice, designer shoes. Your rubber soled Rockports are cheesy.

like

Good or bad time to head out on parental leave?

like

What are some of the must read books in Management Consulting?

likefunny

Best business-oriented, but novel-style books with good writing, style, & interesting characters? Not really self-help/advise focused, more of actual literature with business themes/plots. Any recs?

like

Confronted client today about partner forcing us to travel while client site has travel restrictions. As a result is team is remote next week. Counting down days till I get rolled off/fired now lol

like

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal