HN asks: how to address a 12 month gap in employment prior to current job search? https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22225372 … My answer, regardless of cause: “I took some time off to explore projects and am excited to get back to work.” then *move on*.
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What is data points? Good or bad ?
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There is almost no conceivable way to have either the content of the message or the data point “Candidate said the content of the message out loud” be read in one’s favor.
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“Looking for new challenges” is ambition; “bored” means you lack control over your own mental state. Much of the work at the new company will be “boring”, too, but extremely necessary; that is one reason they they pay you a salary rather than expect you to do it cheerily for free
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The only time I've felt comfortable answering that question honestly? "Two years ago, the company had over 500 employees. After the buyout, they're under 100. I'm jumping before I get pushed." Other than that, I've always thought up something innocuous on a per-interview basis.
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Why wouldn’t you say “missed payroll” and how would you positively reframe it (if at all)?
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We need to optimize hiring for liars and excluding people who think they should be paid for working.
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I've always struggled with this - what are good reasons for leaving a job you don't love. Looking for new challenges? Hoping to expand your world view?
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And how would you frame it if the last employer fired you for whatever reason? How do you make that appear neutral?
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Say the truth is usually harmless, but best to replicate with "why the guy before me left your company?" Tit for that.
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