27/05/2026
Can saying you were made redundant in your interview be a red flag?
Having spoken with a few people who were made redundant, that has been their experience. Someone said, "as soon as I mentioned redundancy, the silence became loud"
What should you do then?
No, don't lie.
Instead,
✔️ keep the reason for your departure brief, factual, and positive. Avoid playing the victim or speaking negatively about your previous employer. For example, say:
The business shifted its strategic direction, and my entire department was impacted by the reorganisation
OR
My role was made redundant due to budget cuts and not performance related.
✔️ Immediately shift the focus from your job loss to your achievement. For example, say:
During my time there, I was proud to have [mention 3 achievements,], that relates directly to the role you are interviewing for and show how you can achieve the same for them.
✔️ Then, share what you have been doing since then. For example, say:
While being made redundant was unexpected, it has given me the chance to refocus on my career goals and seek out a role, like this one, that is a perfect match for my experience. I have also dedicated some time to acquire knowledge of AI for Business or mention relevant skills.
✔️ Verbalise your needs or ask for the job:
I am now ready for my next challenge and genuinely excited about the opportunity to bring my skills to (name the company) and contribute to your team/company.
Thank them for their time and keep your head up high.
What was your experience in your job search after a redundancy?
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