Being made redundant is a challenging and often overwhelming experience, yet it is a common reality: around 40% of people in the UK will experience it at least once in their working lives. The biggest misconception about redundancy is that it is personal; in reality, it is usually a reflection of an organization reorganizing and rethinking its structure. By focusing on your core strengths and adopting strategic techniques, you can navigate this period effectively and find your next opportunity.
1. Start with Your Strengths and Stay Optimistic
Your strengths are what make you distinctive and how you add unique value at work. Research shows that when people use their strengths, they are six times more engaged and generally more satisfied in their jobs.
Identify Your Strengths: If you need help identifying your strengths, ask trusted friends, family, or former colleagues: "What three words would you use to describe me at my best?" This offers quick insight into the positive impact you have on others.
Showcase Your Value: Once you know your strengths, make sure they are highlighted prominently on your CV and LinkedIn profile.
Track Small Successes: Redundancy and job searching can be stressful. To stay optimistic, record and reflect on your very small successes at the end of each day for at least a week. Write down one success, no matter how minor—such as taking time for a walk, supporting a friend, or writing a blog post. This exercise helps you recognize positive progress even on a tough day.
2. Ask for Help Effectively
Asking for help can feel hard, but it is crucial. The key is to approach the request with confidence and clarity, remembering that people are often flattered and enjoy the opportunity to be useful.
Be Specific and Confident: When reaching out for a career chat or advice, be specific about the help you need. Do not generalize and avoid apologizing or using weak filler words like "sorry" or "just" in your messages and conversations.
Do Not Take Rejection Personally: If someone cannot help you, do not take it to heart. There is no limit on available help, so continue to ask as many people as possible.
3. Prioritize Growth Over Perks
When evaluating new job possibilities, focus your decision-making less on superficial "shiny objects" like high job titles or perks, and more on your long-term development.
Choose Growth: Invest in learning, as this is the most important career choice you can make. Prioritize working with people and at places where you can learn the most.
Start with the End in Mind: To be more pragmatic and prioritize in the moment, imagine yourself at 90, looking back on your career: What truly matters? This "fast-forwarding" technique helps put immediate worries into perspective.
Run Your Own Race: It is easy to compare your career to friends and colleagues, but everyone is motivated by different things. Careers today can be as individual as the people who hold them, so you must invest in and take care of your own unique career path.
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