Do I need to mention a layoff during a hiring interview?
If a hiring manager asks why I left a previous job, do I have to mention that it was due to a layoff? Is there a way to address the question without mentioning the layoff?
You don’t have to mention it. Though honestly, it doesn’t matter. A lot of people get laid off and do mention it.
You can say it and still get a great offer. Source: me.
Why would you not mention it? It’s a perfectly legitimate reason.
Legally in the u.s. they cant ask about gaps in employment or anything like that so you dont have to answer.
It's on your resume, and you have to provide the exact dates to them when doing background checks, so...
Yes but in an interview you legally cannot be asked about gaps in employment, so...
You should, it is normal in this decade. Btw, during background check they can find it very easy. If it is a group or project lay off you should not worry
You don't need to, do you? You can just say a lot of other reasons : more challenging, more fast paced etc.