Practice a 30 second opening explanation why you were laid off….margins, math equation, my mgr still supports me. Get it out of the way up front, Be gracious, “It was my privledge to work with so many talented people. It may hurt to say it but this is about you. Get it out there in the beginning of the conversation and it will never come up again! Be Strong!
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It happened to me last year from Morgan Su-kley. It took 8 months to find a comparable job
Just a helpful spelling correction….
The correct phrase is “laid off,” not “layed off”. “Laid off” is the standard and grammatically correct term used to describe the situation where someone loses their job due to reasons beyond their control
Tell them they are toxic like the company!