Submitted by Rick S
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Is it fine to tell recruiters and potential employers in interviews that your previous employer gave you outplacement services as a part of your leaving package, or does that give the impression that you were fired rather than leaving by mutual agreement due to a merger, etc? If it is not fine, then I will not bring it up, but will answer truthfully if they ask.

Thanks.

Submitted by Michael Mann on Tuesday November 22nd, 2011 7:46 am

I wouldn't volunteer the information.  It gives you no benefit.  If asked, telling the truth is always the best approach... er... ONLY approach.
 
  Good luck!
--Michael