When hiring managers ask why I'm looking to leave my current employer, do you think it's fair to say that I'm just trying to get ahead of potential layoffs? My employer hasn't officially announced layoffs yet, but there are rumors, so I think I should jump ship ASAP.

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Always be diplomatic in your answer and never give the truth that may sound negative. You can just say your positing is ending soon due to organization restructuring. Layoff sounds negative and preparing for possible layoff ahead makes you sound like an anxious person, not a good impression of make on a new organization.

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