Are there ways to mitigate the negative connotations of being let go? kimberlybonline advises for this installment of YourNextMove
This week, I was part of a large layoff at a start-up in a niche industry. Fortunately, I was already looking to leave, and it’s probably for the best that this company and I part ways. I just wish it were on my terms. I already have interviews set up at other tech companies in this niche and am now applying very aggressively. It’s a small world, so I’m sure they are all aware of the layoffs.
Worrying about how recruiters and hiring leaders perceive you is a natural part of interviewing for jobs. But you may not have much to fear: Given that you’re in a niche part of the tech industry, recruiters and hiring leaders may already be aware of the situation at your company. I’ve even seen secret “layoff lists” being passed around to recruiters so companies that are looking for talent can easily search for newly laid-off employees on LinkedIn.
I recommend saying something like this if a recruiter or hiring leader asks why you left the company: Keep it short and sweet, then bring the conversation back to your accomplishments. Remember that you are simply stating the facts about what happened at your previous company and that the more confident you are in your response, the better the person you’re speaking with will feel about you as a job candidate. If you’re not asked why you left the company, or about the layoffs, there’s no need to disclose that information.
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