Need Advice: How to Explain a Quick Job Switch to a Hiring Manager?

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Hi,I have around 2.5 years of experience as an SDE1. I got laid off from a big MNC in September and joined another company within a month because I needed a job immediately. I had some doubts but had to take the offer since I was unemployed. My current position is also SDE1. Now, I’m interviewing for SDE2 positions because I’d have to wait at least 1.5 years for a promotion and better compensation here.I have a hiring manager round scheduled, and just fyi I have also informed HR before starting the interview process that I would be joining this new company but would continue the interview process with your company.now, what should I tell the hiring manager about why I’m switching after just a month of joining the new company, as i don't want to mention about lay off? Please help me out.it was silent layoff due to budgets, i had to resign voluntarily and no remarks on my experience.

PaperPlanes · Accepted Answer

I might just be transparent about the layoff. Most hiring managers should know that 95% of the layoffs weren't performance related, so you can just say you got cut because of budgeting reasons, had to take a job to pay the bills, but feel like the current company you're interviewing for is a better fit long term.

If you frame it in a way that makes the company you're interviewing for look more positive, that tends to ease up the harshness of any layoff/leaving quickly talk. Don't talk bad about previous employers or even your current one. But definitely talk good about the company you're interviewing for.

AksM · Answer

Been there, done that. The way to explain the situation goes like this- tell them the truth that layoffs impacted a good number of people within the organisation and I was also one of them. Given the situation, I had to accept any suitable offer I was able to get hence I have been working with &lt;current org&gt; however there are few elements in a job which I would like to have for example, MNC culture, work from home policy, better progression/learning opportunities etc etc (do your research and state only those ones which are applicable to the co. you are interviewing for) hence that sparked my interest in putting my candidature forward to your co. Also since currently i am on probation so I can land up faster as my current notice period is only 1 month. Also tell them that you are fine with a modest increase in salary and your expectations since you have just changed a job with a slight bump(if it’s applicable). Most hiring managers are reasonable and understand the situation so they won’t hold it against you. Good luck!

Worldsbeststa · Answer

My recommendation is to not tell them you are working now unless absolutely necessary.You can keep it up like that for 3 4 months minimum

Mkrhn · Answer

Honestly, I would like to suggest you to look at this professional. When they laid u off, they didn’t think about what you were gonna do and they did not make a desicion emotionally.Now, you should do the same and if you find a better opportunity, of course you will take it. Never forget, if they will have a budget cut, they new company will lay you off as well. Companies are not our families. You do not own them anything. You have already given your most precious things: your effort and time and they pay you based on that. That’s all 🙂

Prin0Pol · Answer

When you're good at a job, and among the best, they lucky to have you when they have you, and resigning and what not; just means they need to keep you busy until you leave. Y'all twisted.

Need Advice: How to Explain a Quick Job Switch to a Hiring Manager?

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