Getting laid off is stressful. I’ve worked in Human Resources for more than two decades, and I can tell you something most job seekers don’t realize: Being laid off is not the problem. But the way many people explain their layoff in interviews absolutely is. Every week I watch qualified professionals sabotage their chances simply … Continue reading Laid Off? Don’t Explain It Like This in Interviews
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How Recruiters Really View Layoffs
(And why it’s usually NOT the problem you think it is) Getting laid off can feel like someone stamped “career failure” across your resume. Your confidence drops.Your finances become uncertain.And suddenly every job application feels like a silent interrogation. But here’s the truth most job seekers don’t realize. Recruiters do not view layoffs the way … Continue reading How Recruiters Really View Layoffs