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Should I tell my prospective employer that I am being made redundant?

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User5512 · 14/10/2023 06:53

I’m being made redundant. Should I be telling my prospective employers that I’m being made redundant? I’m still working for my current employer (until the end of next week.)

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Birdie8989 · 14/10/2023 06:57

Why wouldn't you, if asked why you're leaving your current role? It's not anything to be ashamed of, just unfortunate circumstances. Good luck with the job search

Pumpkinspie · 14/10/2023 06:58

Yes, tell them. It’s a very valid reason for leaving a job (obviously!) and happens for many reasons. May avtually make you more attractive to a recruiter as you won’t have a notice period to work.

RedCrossSupporter · 14/10/2023 06:59

If you are asked, you should tell the truth. There is no shame in being made redundant, this happens all the time to good employees. However, lying is never a good idea and if discovered could result in withdrawal of a job offer.

angsanana · 14/10/2023 06:59

Don't offer the information. Doubtful they will ask direct. If asked why you applied for the role, focus the answer on the role you're applying for.
Telling them might make them question your value / skills, or take into consideration the payout you'll get when negotiating salary.

ConfusedBear · 14/10/2023 07:08

For a permanent role I'd tell them if they ask and work out an appropriate narrative to go with it. So it's given you the opportunity to explore working in a slightly different area for example or the push to move out of your comfort zone and go for promotion.

Don't make it sound like you are desperate for the role as they may use that to pay you less if you are successful.

Good luck in your job hunt!

SunshineAndFizz · 14/10/2023 07:13

Yes it's not a negative. Explain a professional business reason why and try to squeeze in some positives...

"sadly the business had to make a number of roles redundant, they decided to remove roles doing x and move the work to y, which impacted my role. I enjoyed working there, I learnt a lot and I'll miss my colleagues but it's also given me an opportunity to change direction and do z <benefit of new company> which I've wanted to do for some time."

Mybestusername · 14/10/2023 07:26

I would say 'taking redundancy' rather than 'being made redundant' - small difference but makes it sound like you are in control of the situation. Good luck!

MariaVT65 · 14/10/2023 07:28

Yes tell them. It’s possible they may be pleased you can start earlier. I got made redundant last year and my new employer was just happy to have me on board.

LlynTegid · 14/10/2023 07:29

Yes because it means you can start sooner.

ScoobyDoesnt · 14/10/2023 07:29

Use the terminology ‘my role was made redundant’ rather than ‘I was made redundant’ - I learnt this last year when the same happened to me, and it certainly didn’t cause any issues when looking for a new role (which fortunately I secured quickly!).

It’s very easy to take redundancy personally, it took me about a week to stop crying and dust myself down - but now am flying high in my perfect job!

SuprisingHorse · 14/10/2023 07:34

LlynTegid · 14/10/2023 07:29

Yes because it means you can start sooner.

Not necessarily - in some cases it will impact your redundancy settlement (if there is one) so double check that first.

NCgoingdry · 14/10/2023 07:36

angsanana · 14/10/2023 06:59

Don't offer the information. Doubtful they will ask direct. If asked why you applied for the role, focus the answer on the role you're applying for.
Telling them might make them question your value / skills, or take into consideration the payout you'll get when negotiating salary.

This is dreadful advice 😂

The role is made redundant - not the person. And as someone that frequently hires and has a commercial understanding of business cycles - it's norm for the PE world.

Why are you leaving your current role - the role is being made redundant. So I'm available on x week or immediately - a business leader will be over the moon if they like you for the job.

TammyJones · 14/10/2023 09:35

I know 3 very lovely and talented ladies who came to our place due to redundancy.

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 14/10/2023 09:39

I did when I was made redundant. I my current employer that I would be available to start from x date and wouldn't have a notice period to work.

sawnotseen · 14/10/2023 12:02

What @NCgoingdry suggests. During my career of nearing 40 yrs, my role has been deemed redundant twice. Both times due to reorganisation/centralisation. I always stated the truth and I don't think it ever stopped me being offered a job that I was suitable for. Good luck

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