Interview Prep
How to Answer 'Why Did You Leave?' When You Were Fired, Laid Off, or Burned Out
Concrete phrasing for explaining a firing, layoff, or burnout-driven exit in an interview without sounding defensive, bitter, or evasive.
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Rebecca Stone is a contributing editor at Top Career Insights, covering career growth and helping readers make well-informed decisions.
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Concrete phrasing for explaining a firing, layoff, or burnout-driven exit in an interview without sounding defensive, bitter, or evasive.
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