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The position was made redundant - what do I say?

Devon Lovell

Hi all,

My position was recently made redundant due to cost-cutting and restructuring. I was advised by a friend, to not say that the position was made redundant if asked why I was no longer at the company, rather mention it was personal reasons.

This does not sit well, as I am not embarrassed about the redundancy. It's also dishonest, not a great way to start a relationship.

Do you think that by saying the position was made redundant, I will be jeopardising my chances of a job offer?

Thanks

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  • Definitely give the actual reason - redundancy may have had 'stigma' attached to it many years ago, but now it doesn't carry the same connotations - most people I know have been made redundant at least once, and not a single one of them has experienced any issue with new employers knowing that they've been made redundant (they've all gone on to new and better jobs)
    I'd totally recommend being up front about the reason for leaving - redundancy is so common nowadays - it is no reflection on you or your ability. Hope this sets your mind at rest
    best wishes
    Ann
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  • Definitely give the actual reason - redundancy may have had 'stigma' attached to it many years ago, but now it doesn't carry the same connotations - most people I know have been made redundant at least once, and not a single one of them has experienced any issue with new employers knowing that they've been made redundant (they've all gone on to new and better jobs)
    I'd totally recommend being up front about the reason for leaving - redundancy is so common nowadays - it is no reflection on you or your ability. Hope this sets your mind at rest
    best wishes
    Ann
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