Resume' Question

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

When asked "Reason for Leaving" when filling out past employment history, is it smart to put "Laid off"?

I'm curious because I don't want prospective employers to assume that I was laid off for any other reason than the fact that business had slowed down to the point where the company needed to cut costs.

What should I do?

[Tahoe]

I don't know the buzz words of today to use. But something like Company downsizing due to economic reasons or some shit like that.

[Glenn]

Are you typing this on location at an interview?

[MoTown]

It's fine to write that, especially now. I'm sure nearly every application will have that in the "Reason for Leaving" section. People that have jobs right now are too scared to leave.




Besides, it's better than writing the truth of why you left your last job:

Reason for Leaving: My boss was Chaldean

[Fool]

Put what you think is the truth, "affirmative action".

There has never been a better time to put "Laid off" or "Downsized" on your resume.

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

Are you typing this on location at an interview?

No. A friend sent me an application for a county job, and I have to fax it back when I'm done.

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

I wonder though, if employers view "laid off" as if "you weren't an asset since they were able to move on without you".

I'm probably reading too much into it.

[Wilfredo Ledezma]

Besides, it's better than writing the truth of why you left your last job:

Reason for Leaving: My boss was Chaldean

LOL

[Tahoe]

I wonder though, if employers view "laid off" as if "you weren't an asset since they were able to move on without you".

I'm probably reading too much into it.

With Michigans unemployment rate, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

[Fool]

Also, you weren't so much of an asset that they couldn't afford to lose you. That's not a criticism, it's the truth of anyone let go of a company that doesn't fold immediately afterward. That isn't held against you. It's likely a reality of the position you are applying for.