new job but it’s a bad fit

Anonymous

April 29,2022 at 4:08AM UTC

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new job but it’s a bad fit

I just started a new corporate job two months ago. Before my start date, my hiring manager called to tell me they had left the company. Within two weeks of starting, the remaining members of my team had left. I understand this is the job market right now, but it’s a bad situation. Beyond my team, at least two people from my department resign.

I have been pretty unhappy since starting and think I should start looking for other opportunities elsewhere. How to I explain this short stint and my current employer to a potential new employer?

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AnonymousApril 29,2022 at 3:48PM UTC
I would be honest and upfront that what you signed up for is now what ended up happening — you were essentially stripped of your team as part of the offer.
AnonymousApril 30,2022 at 10:27PM UTC
Build allies with the remaining people to find out more what is factually going on. Do some online research, is the company under litigation, are they being liquidated, etc? Have the facts ready so that when you do interview for other companies you can present them with facts and knowledge about why it was not conducive to stay. They will understand that it does not make sense to stay at a company that is a sinking ship.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistMay 3,2022 at 6:48PM UTC
Just say "It's not the right fit".
The end. Don't stress over this - many people are in the same situation. You see this exact post on here every day.
You found this new job you're not happy in - you can find another that will be a better fit.
GOOD LUCK!