We Were Let Go, and We Accept It – Here's How to Secure a New Role That Works Your Needs
A new year's onset is frequently a time for reflection, and for many, that involves evaluating our work lives.
Two publishing professionals who lost their roles due to organizational changes originally thought it was a disaster.
"I dedicated everything into that role... I trusted in the ethos we stood for. However, regarding my situation, those values weren't there," a former editor states.
They both opted to use the term "dismissed" and argue that being honest about what happened can help you deal with the event.
"People rely on so many alternative phrases for losing a job. Yet, the sooner you own it, the faster you're truthful regarding it, the faster you can advance.
"That is the fast track to whatever you want next," she notes.
Today, they are succeeding in different roles, where one leading her own media company and another serving as lead editor for a luxury magazine.
If you've been made redundant or are just contemplating a change, here are four approaches that can help.
1. Contemplate The Past Year
It's natural to have a bit low about work following time off.
A career expert emphasizes the necessity of reflection before embarking on the search for a new role.
She encourages individuals to think about what they want to pursue more, what they want less of, and which factors inspires or drains their drive.
Examining your accomplishments to find underlying threads is also beneficial. "Try not to considering only the last month, because we all have a tendency to focus on the recent that can hinder the process," she states.
Another professional notes it is important to determine what place your job fits in your life.
This involves being truthful about the amount of time you spend working and its impact on your family life.
After being let go, she advises preventing yourself be shaped solely by your career.
2. Take Gradual Moves
The advisor notes that professionals can take small steps towards a career shift without a complete leap.
Her own journey required a long period to move from a traditional job to running her own company entirely, working on the venture alongside her job, which allowed financial stability.
"It took additional time, but that represented the method I used in a sustainable way," she says.
She suggests a test-run strategy.
This might involve pro bono work, participating in a professional project you find appealing, or saying yes to a new challenge in your existing role.
"The worst outcome, you find out that area isn't for you, but it's better to know now rather than after you've committed fully," she adds.
She also advises considering temporary "stepping-stone" positions. These might not be the perfect role, but they serve as a move in the right direction, such as a role that shares traits to your target field, but in a different field.
"It means granting yourself the space to accept this is suitable temporarily, however, that is not the same as forever.
"That represents an intelligent strategy for getting closer to a career change."
3. Recall Your Accomplishments
Should you have recently been made redundant from your job, you aren't alone – layoff figures have surged to high levels in recent times.
One professional was the top editor in a magazine, previously she were made redundant after the company ceased print operations.
Realizing that this situation was not a reflection of her ability helped her handle the transition.
"The skills you've gained doesn't go away because you lost your job.
"Do not surrender your self-worth, it's crucial for everybody to recognize their own worth."
The other editor lost her job after ten years in a business journal due to leadership changes in management and the hiring of a different editor.
She stresses that so much of the stigma of dismissal is in your head.
"Given that hundreds of thousands of people being laid off, it's not personal. It's likely not your fault, so avoid carrying that burden of shame around with you."
4. Develop a Career Checklist
For those who are desperately seeking a new job or feel profoundly unhappy with your present job, it can be tempting to jump at at any opportunity – disregarding personal fulfillment.
But this is a major error.
Rather, she recommends an exercise called "browsing" – narrowing your search to only position summaries that capture your interest.
She suggests searching sites like LinkedIn and collecting around 10 to 15 that you like.
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