We Got Let Go, and We're Owning It – Learn How to Secure a Fresh Position That Works You Personally

The beginning of a new year can be a moment for introspection, and for many, that encompasses thinking about our work lives.

A pair of editors who were made redundant from their jobs following company reorganizations initially felt their world had ended.

"I dedicated all my energy into that role... I believed in the ethos we promoted. However, regarding my situation, those principles were absent," one of them states.

They both opted to use the term "dismissed" and suggest that being open about what happened can help you process the event.

"There are so many alternative phrases for being dismissed. However, the quicker you own it, the sooner you're honest regarding it, the sooner you can advance.

"It's the direct path to anything you wish to do next," she continues.

Today, they are excelling in new positions, where one running her own media company and another serving as top editor for a high-end journal.

If you've been laid off or are simply looking for a new career, these are four strategies to assist you.

1. Consider The Previous Year

It's common to feel some unease about work post-festive period.

A career expert emphasizes the necessity of introspection prior to launching a fresh job hunt.

She encourages individuals to think about what they desire to do more of, what to reduce, and which factors energizes or exhausts their energy.

Examining your accomplishments to find common themes can also help. "Try not to just looking at the most recent period, as people often exhibit for recency bias that can impede your judgment," she states.

Another professional says it is important to establish what place your job occupies in your life.

This means being truthful about the amount of time you spend working and its impact on your personal life.

After her own experience, she suggests not allowing yourself be dictated by your job.

2. Make Gradual Moves

The expert states that individuals can make incremental moves towards a career shift without diving in headfirst.

She herself required a long period to move from a traditional job to operating a company completely, developing her idea alongside her job, which allowed financial stability.

"It required more time, however, that was how I did it in a sustainable way," she comments.

She suggests a "try before you buy" approach.

This might involve volunteering, participating in an initiative that captures your interest, or saying yes to a different task in your existing role.

"Worst case scenario, you discover you don't like, however, it's wiser to find out now than after you've made the move," she remarks.

She also advises considering interim roles. They are perhaps not the dream position, but they act as progress towards your goal, for example a position with similarities to your desired career, yet not in the same industry or sector.

"It's about allowing yourself the space to acknowledge this is suitable temporarily, however, that is not the same as forever.

"This is an intelligent approach for moving nearer to your career change."

3. Acknowledge Your Achievements

Should you have just left your role, you are not the only one – layoff figures have risen markedly recently.

A former editor was the top editor in a magazine, previously she were made redundant following a decision to discontinued the physical magazine.

Recognizing that this event was not a reflection of her performance assisted her handle the transition.

"Your experience doesn't disappear just because you were dismissed.

"Don't give up your self-worth, it's vital for everybody to remember their own value."

Her colleague was let go following a long tenure at a financial magazine after a change at the top and the hiring of a different editor.

She notes that so much of the embarrassment associated with being fired is internal.

"Considering the vast numbers of people being laid off, it's usually not about you. It's probably not about you, so don't carry that burden of shame around with you."

4. Develop a Job Search List

For those who are desperately seeking work or are profoundly unhappy with your present job, the temptation is to jump at at any opportunity – ignoring personal fulfillment.

But this is a significant mistake.

Alternatively, she proposes a method called "reviewing" – narrowing your search down to job descriptions that capture your interest.

She suggests searching sites like LinkedIn and saving around 10 to 15 that seem promising.

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