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Mary Pat worked for a major U.S. company that had been on a downward slide for years. She was part of a regional team that, at their heyday, had 300 people on it. She survived six layoffs and ended up being one of the last dozen standing. I think most people would assume from that fact that she was pretty darn good at what she did. But she was prepared with her departure message—and it was a good thing she was.

She encountered an interviewer who would not let go of the fact that there were still 11 people left. This person acted as if she were suspect because “if she was any good, she’d still be there.” Huh? I don’t get it either. But you have to be prepared for that guy, and then just hope that you don’t encounter him.

Your departure statement is a “get past” question. It will be asked early on in the interview. You don’t want to blow it, because that may throw you off your game for the rest of the interview. At the very least, if you answer it ineffectively, the interviewer may keep a seed of doubt about you in the back of his mind. You can prevent that with some forethought. Remember, one tiny seed of doubt might be enough for the company to pass you by, and pick the next guy.