Why a Job Loss Still Feels Like a Dirty Secret, According to Workers

Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Monster.

Layoffs are being discussed everywhere from headlines and LinkedIn feeds to group chats. Yet when it comes time to update a resume, many workers still feel they need to keep quiet.

According to Monster’s Layoff Stigma Study, based on responses from more than 1,000 employed U.S. workers, one in three workers (33%) say they would hide a layoff on their resume if they were laid off tomorrow.

Even in an era of widespread corporate downsizing, job seekers remain conflicted about how much transparency is too much.

The findings reveal a modern paradox: Layoffs are increasingly common and…

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