We Were Dismissed, and We're Owning It – Learn How to Find a Fresh Position That Fits You Personally
A new year's onset can be a time for reflection, and for numerous people, that involves thinking about our professional paths.
Two editors who left their jobs following company reorganizations at first believed it was catastrophic.
"I dedicated everything into the job... I believed in the values we stood for. However, regarding my situation, that ethos weren't there," one of them remarks.
Both individuals chose to use the term "fired" and suggest that being transparent about what happened can assist you process the event.
"There are countless soft terms for job loss. However, the quicker you own it, the sooner you're candid about it, the quicker you can move on.
"It's the fast track to what you want next," she notes.
Now, they are excelling in new positions, with one owning her own media company and another serving as editor-in-chief at a prestigious publication.
For those who have been laid off or are simply considering a shift, these are four strategies for guidance.
1. Reflect On Last Year
It's typical to experience a bit low concerning your career after a holiday break.
A professional advisor emphasizes the necessity of introspection before embarking on the search for a new role.
She suggests individuals to think about what they want to do more of, what to decrease, and the things that energizes or exhausts their drive.
Looking back at your achievements to identify underlying threads is useful too. "Try not to considering only the most recent period, because we all suffer from to focus on the recent that can impede the process," she adds.
A former editor says it is important to establish the role of work occupies in your life.
This involves being truthful about how much time you devote to work and its effect on your family and social life.
After her own experience, she recommends preventing your life be defined by your work.
2. Implement Incremental Actions
She says people can make incremental moves towards a career shift without a complete leap.
She herself required a long period to make the jump from a corporate role to managing a company entirely, working on the venture while still employed, which meant self-funding from the start.
"It took a bit longer, but that was my approach in a sustainable way," she explains.
She suggests a "try before you buy" method.
This might involve volunteering, joining a work project that interests you, or agreeing to a new challenge at your present job.
"The worst outcome, you find out that area isn't for you, but it's better to learn now rather than after you've switched careers," she states.
She also advises looking into temporary "stepping-stone" positions. These might not be the ideal job, but they serve as progress towards your goal, for example a position with parallels to the career you want, but in a different field.
"It involves giving yourself the space to accept this is good for now, however, that is not permanent.
"That can be an intelligent strategy to get nearer to your desired transition."
3. Recall Your Successes
If you've recently lost your job, many are in the same boat – layoff figures have increased significantly in recent times.
A former editor held a senior role for a fashion publication, previously she and her team were made redundant when the firm discontinued the physical magazine.
Understanding that this situation was not a reflection of her skills helped her cope with the situation.
"What you've learned doesn't disappear just because you were dismissed.
"Do not surrender your power, it's important for everybody to recognize their intrinsic value."
The other editor lost her job after ten years in a business journal following a regime change in senior ranks and the hiring of new leadership.
She stresses that a lot of the shame of dismissal is in your head.
"Given that hundreds of thousands of individuals facing redundancy, it's usually not about you. Chances are very much not you, so refrain from bearing that ball of shame unnecessarily."
4. Create a Professional Checklist
When you're actively hunting for employment or are profoundly unhappy with your present job, the temptation is to jump at at any opportunity – disregarding your own happiness.
But this is a significant mistake.
Rather, she recommends an exercise called "reviewing" – focusing your search on role profiles that capture your interest.
She suggests browsing professional networks and saving several that appeal to you.
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