We Got Let Go, and We Accept It – This Is How to Secure a New Role That Suits Your Needs

A new year's onset can be a time for reflection, and for a lot of us, that encompasses considering our career trajectories.

Two editors who left their positions after corporate restructures at first believed it was a disaster.

"I dedicated all my energy into the job... I had faith in the values we stood for. Yet, when it came to me, that ethos didn't apply," one of them says.

Both individuals decided to use the term "let go" and believe that being transparent about the situation can aid you handle the experience.

"People rely on countless alternative phrases for job loss. However, the quicker you acknowledge it, the quicker you're candid about it, the sooner you can progress.

"It's the fast track to anything you want next," she adds.

Currently, they are excelling in different roles, where one leading a media business and another working as lead editor for a luxury magazine.

If you've lost your job or are just contemplating a change, here are four approaches to assist you.

1. Contemplate The Past Year

It's natural to feel a bit low regarding your job following time off.

A professional advisor highlights the necessity of reflection before embarking on a new job search.

She encourages people to consider what they want to pursue more, what to reduce, and the things that inspires or drains them.

Reviewing your past successes to spot common themes is useful too. "Try to avoid focusing solely on the last month, since everyone suffer from to focus on the recent that can hinder clear thinking," she adds.

A former editor notes it is important to decide where your work occupies in your life.

This involves being truthful about how much time you spend working and its effect on your personal and social life.

After her own experience, she advises preventing yourself be shaped solely by your work.

2. Take Small Steps

The expert says people can take incremental moves towards a career shift without diving in headfirst.

She required a long period to make the jump from her corporate career to running her own business full-time, developing the venture alongside her job, which meant financial stability.

"It took more time, however, that was my approach sustainably," she comments.

She advocates for a "try before you buy" method.

This might involve volunteering, joining a professional project that captures your interest, or saying yes to a new challenge at your present job.

"If it fails, you discover it's not a fit, but it's better to learn now than after you've committed fully," she remarks.

She also encourages exploring interim roles. These may not be the ideal job, but they act as a step towards your goal, such as a role that shares traits to your target field, though not in the exact field.

"It's about giving yourself the space to accept this works for now, but that isn't for all time.

"That represents a clever approach to get nearer to that new career."

3. Acknowledge Your Successes

If you've just left your job, you are not the only one – layoff figures have risen markedly in recent times.

She was the top editor for a fashion publication, but a few years ago her entire team were made redundant following a decision to ceased print operations.

Recognizing that this event did not reflect of her skills assisted her process the change.

"The skills you've gained doesn't disappear just because you were dismissed.

"Don't give up your self-worth, it's crucial for all individuals to remember their intrinsic value."

Another professional was fired after a decade in a business journal due to leadership changes in senior ranks and the appointment of a different editor.

She emphasizes that so much of the embarrassment of dismissal is self-imposed.

"Given that hundreds of thousands of people being laid off, it's not personal. It's likely not your fault, so don't carry that feeling unnecessarily."

4. Develop a Job Search List

For those who are urgently looking for employment or are utterly miserable in your current role, it can be tempting to apply hastily for any vacancy – disregarding your own happiness.

However, this represents a significant mistake.

Rather, she recommends a method called "scanning" – narrowing your search down to job descriptions that capture your interest.

She advises searching professional networks and collecting around 10 to 15 that you like.

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