We Got Let Go, and We're Owning It – Learn How to Find a New Job That Suits Your Needs
The beginning of a new year is frequently a moment for introspection, and for a lot of us, that encompasses thinking about our professional paths.
Two editors who lost their roles after corporate restructures at first believed it was catastrophic.
"I invested all my energy into the position... I trusted in the ethos we championed. But in my case, those values weren't there," a former editor says.
Both individuals opted to say "fired" and argue that being transparent about it can assist you process the experience.
"We use countless soft terms for job loss. However, the quicker you own it, the sooner you're truthful about it, the quicker you can progress.
"That's the quickest route to what you desire to pursue next," she notes.
Now, they are thriving in new positions, where one leading her own media company and the other working as lead editor for a luxury magazine.
Whether you've been made redundant or are just looking for a new career, here are four approaches for guidance.
1. Consider The Past Year
It's common to have some unease regarding your job after a holiday break.
A professional advisor stresses the value of reflection before embarking on the search for a new role.
She advises individuals to think about what they wish to do more of, what to reduce, and what energizes or exhausts their energy.
Reviewing your accomplishments to spot common themes can also help. "Try not to just looking at the last month, since everyone have a tendency for recent-event bias that can hinder the process," she adds.
She also says it is vital to determine the role of work plays in your life.
This requires being candid about the amount of time you're working and the influence on your social and family life.
After her own experience, she recommends against letting your identity be dictated by your career.
2. Implement Gradual Moves
She notes that professionals can make small steps for a career transition without a complete leap.
Her own journey required a long period to move from a corporate role to running her own business full-time, working on the venture concurrently with her role, which meant self-funding from the start.
"It needed additional time, but that was my approach sustainably," she comments.
She advocates for a "try before you buy" approach.
This can include volunteer work, joining an initiative that interests you, or saying yes to a new challenge at your present job.
"If it fails, you find out that area isn't for you, however, it's wiser to learn now than after you've switched careers," she remarks.
She also encourages exploring short-term "bridging roles". These might not be the perfect role, but they serve as a step forward, like a job that shares traits to your target field, though not in the exact field.
"It involves granting yourself the space to acknowledge this is good for now, but that does not mean permanent.
"That represents a very smart strategy for getting closer to your desired transition."
3. Remember Your Achievements
For anyone who has recently lost your position, you aren't alone – layoff figures have increased to high levels recently.
A former editor was the top editor at a style magazine, previously she were laid off following a decision to ceased print operations.
Understanding that this event did not reflect of her skills assisted her process the change.
"What you've learned remains with you just because you were let go.
"Don't relinquish your confidence, it's crucial for everybody to recall their intrinsic value."
The other editor was let go after ten years with a finance publication due to leadership changes in senior ranks and the appointment of new leadership.
She emphasizes that much of the embarrassment associated with being fired is internal.
"Given that hundreds of thousands of professionals losing jobs, it's not personal. Chances are not about you, so refrain from bearing that feeling around with you."
4. Build a Job Search List
If you're actively hunting for employment or are utterly miserable with your present job, it can be tempting to dive straight into applying for any job – disregarding your own happiness.
However, this represents a major error.
Alternatively, she proposes a technique known as "browsing" – filtering opportunities on job descriptions that seem appealing.
She suggests browsing sites like LinkedIn and collecting several that you like.
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