What do you tell an interviewer if they ask "Why are you looking for a job?" And you were just laid off ๐Ÿค”

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Peloton nffhbxst Dec 9, 2023

โ€œmy last role wasnโ€™t working out, I am interested in taking a new directionโ€

Credit Karma UepE53 Dec 9, 2023

Answer why you are interested in this job specifically. What happened in the past or your current employment situation is irrelevant.

X aXsc58 Dec 10, 2023

"My last manager was a douche bag."

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msnyc Dec 10, 2023

I feel like in this market its pretty easy to say you were a part of mass layoffs or that your role was eliminated, etc. But others may know better whoe recruiters react

ex-Dropbox Krykry Dec 10, 2023

Dude. Itโ€™s 2023. Everyone and their mom were laid off at this point. Does not even raise an eyebrow