Navigating Redundancy – 5 Essential Steps To Reset Your Career Mindset And Succeed In Your Job Search
- Brainz Magazine
- Jul 23, 2024
- 4 min read
Camilla offers a unique blend of one-on-one coaching, online courses, and a thriving community that focuses on helping individuals discover their true professional calling.
Being made redundant can be a challenging experience, especially for senior professionals who stayed loyal to one organisation and experienced regular promotions throughout their career. This situation can have a harder hitting psychological impact when you find yourself ear marked for redundancy without a redeployment opportunity and trigger a myriad of emotions and thoughts. Once emotions, disbelief and practical concerns have been dealt with, before jumping straight into the job search strategy, you need to re-set your mindset by embarking on honest self-reflection to re-strategise and rejuvenate your future career intentions.
Resetting your mindset from the initial emotions after being placed on the redundancy list is crucial before diving into job search activities. It allows you to process emotions, assess your career objectively and approach the job search with clarity, confidence and strategic intent.
Five mindset activities to help you reset your career post-redundancy
1. Embrace change as opportunity
Viewing this period as a transition rather than an end! Redundancy can be a chance to explore new avenues and pivot your career in a direction that aligns more closely with your passions and strengths. Viewing this time as a transition rather than an end will enable you to pivot your career in a direction that aligns with your passions and strengths, opening new possibilities and paving the way for ongoing career success.
Activity one: Carry out a personal SWOT analysis
Strengths: Identify your key strengths and skills.
Weaknesses: Acknowledge areas that need improvement.
Opportunities: Explore potential career opportunities that align with your strengths.
Threats: Recognise external factors that could hinder your progress.
Activity two: Carry out the GCCM Career preferences evaluation, this will help you understand how you can best use your SWOT reflections to plan your approach to career planning.
2. Reflect on accomplishments
This reflection can boost your confidence and remind you of your value in the management marketplace.
Reflecting on your accomplishments is a powerful exercise that can significantly boost your confidence and reinforce your sense of value. Take the time to thoroughly assess your career achievements, noting the key projects you successfully completed, the challenges you overcame and the skills you honed along the way. This reflection not only highlights your professional growth and capabilities but also serves as a potent reminder of your contributions and the unique strengths you bring to any role. By acknowledging and celebrating your successes, you can approach career planning with a renewed sense of confidence and clarity about your professional worth.
3. Focus on personal growth
Personal growth can enhance your professional appeal and open doors to new opportunities. Take advantage of this time to learn new skills, pursue relevant certifications, or delve into interests and hobbies you previously didn’t have time to explore. Engaging in personal development not only enriches your skill set but also enhances your overall professional appeal. By broadening your expertise and gaining new qualifications, you position yourself as a more versatile and attractive candidate in the management job market. Moreover, exploring new interests can spark creativity and open doors to unexpected opportunities, further advancing your career planning strategy.
4. Stay positive and resilient
Is essential for both your personal well-being and professional prospects. Maintaining a positive attitude allows you to navigate adversity with grace, transforming obstacles into opportunities for growth. By showcasing your resilience and maintaining a constructive outlook, you become a more attractive candidate, ready to tackle new roles with confidence and determination.
Create a vision board with images and words that represent your career and personal goals. Spend a few minutes each day visualising your success.
Activity two: Protect your mind from negativity (limit negative input)
5. Avoid negative news or conversations that dampen your spirit
Instead, seek out positive and motivational content, such as podcasts, books and videos. Talk to friends, family or a professional counsellor about your feelings and experiences. Join support groups or networks for people in similar situations.
Conclusion
The key to a successful transition lies in embracing this period as an opportunity for growth rather than an end. By engaging in activities such as conducting a personal SWOT analysis, reflecting on accomplishments, focusing on personal growth and maintaining positivity, you can realign your new career goals with your strengths and passions. These activities will not only enhance your self-awareness and confidence but also prepare you to approach your job search strategy with clarity and intent. By taking the time to reset your mindset and engage in these activities, you position yourself for a successful career rebound, equipped with a renewed sense of direction and resilience.
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Camilla Hasloch, Life and Career Development Coach
Camilla Hasloch, is the visionary founder of Glassceiling career management. With a passion for unconventional career development, Camilla offers a unique blend of one on one coaching, online courses, and a thriving community that focuses on helping individuals discover their true professional calling. She combines life and career development coaching for her clients to truly recognise who they are and what that looks like in a satisfying career.
