If you prefer, you can simply write "job ended," "laid off," or "terminated" on your application.

Examples include "fired," "quit" and "personal reasons."

It depends on the situation. There's really no "right" list of reasons for leaving a job. Avoid "red flag" words and phrases that raise employers' suspicions. If there's a spot asking for your reason for leaving a job on an application form, and the real reason doesn't reflect badly on your work performance, you can be pretty transparent. Your job application, on the other hand, is going to ask you for a brief description of why you left your job.

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Instead, choose alternatives like "seeking a better fit" or "will discuss at interview" as your reason for leaving. If the application requires that you provide a reason for leaving a job, don't try to provide a detailed or untruthful explanation, and don't leave the space blank. When you ask the company, tell them you have to put something down on your application that is accurate so you need to know what they will say. Read on for advice on how to list your reasons for leaving a job on an application, along with tips for dealing with tricky situations, like being fired or quitting a job under difficult circumstances. As with any job search document, it is important to be honest in your responses. This is recommended since your goal with your application and resume is to get an interview.

Jessie, the first step is to ask the HR department for the reason or to look at your termination paperwork if they gave you any for the reason why the company has let you go.