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I have been laid off from my organization and I am desperately looking for job. I have 10 years of experience in QA Manual and Automation.

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I have been laid off from my organization and I am desperately looking for job. I have 10 years of experience in QA Manual and Automation.

How should I approach HR as in should I mention that I have been laid off. Can someone suggest a way.

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  1. Anonymous

    Are you speaking about new job applications? Please DO NOT lie about whether or not you still work there, as a simple call to verify employment will let them know it is not the case. If you are called for an interview on an already submitted application, and the current employment comes up, state that you were laid off from [company] on [date]. For future applications, make sure that you are truthful about your employment dates.

  2. Anonymous

    Generic response that the company reorganized and eliminated some positions.

  3. Anonymous

    I was right there a few years ago. 20 yrs experience in QA laid off in a reorg. Got a new position within 3 months.

    I just told them the truth. It’s not uncommon.

  4. Anonymous

    If you were part of a larger RIF (reduction in force) and a whole team or teams were affected, just say you were part of a 10% (or rough amount) layoff that happened because of a business shift. As an alternative unless asked leave it be and focus the conversation on your experience and skills for the role you are interviewing for. Also HR doesn't generally interview people Staffing or Talent or Recruiting does. Their job is to assess your fit and skills. If you do share that you are no longer employed do tell them that you ARE referencable at your former employer and were not terminated for cause, but the company took a downturn or shifted business, or decided to offshore your role to another country. Good luck!

  5. Michelle Egner

    I have found that most interviewers have not asked me why I'm not longer with my former employer. Some do, of course, but I was surprised that the majority have not even asked.

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