LayoffsJan 20
Capital Onejustenjoy

What to say during interviews about gap and pip?

I got pipped recently. I have also been doing a MS in CS part time and I will be done finally in a few months and I just want some time to study class, travel, and study for interviews after the PIP time ends. What do I tell recruiters about why there’s a gap or why I abruptly stopped working? TC: 180k YOE: 4

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yK9771 Jan 20

Just say you took time off to travel and enjoy your fucking life. Nobody really cares

State Farm bean0 Jan 20

Exactly that???

Panopto emojicon Jan 20

Just say you worked hard and wanted to take some time to end your schooling strong and enjoy a celebratory vacation. Also, congrats on your upcoming graduation 🥳

Capital One justenjoy OP Jan 20

Thank You! Really excited to be finally done soon.

Boeing letsgobr Jan 20

Wife was laid off last year. She told that her office has a “headcount reduction due to financial uncertainty”. That’s the truth and fact. She has two offers already. laid offs doesn’t mean that you are garbage.

Okta zmrH78 Jan 20

Say you don’t gap a pip.

Capital One justenjoy OP Jan 20

I’m not sure what this means

Amazon LiquidMeta Jan 20

Spent time in MS, took a break and rejuvenated yourself.

Oracle hxHW43 Jan 20

Or just put years on resume with no months.