It is the role that has been made redundant not you

Redundancy can be difficult, even when you know it is a business decision. You may feel shocked, angry, upset, relieved or a mixture of things. There is no single correct response and you do not have to make every decision immediately.

When you are ready, this can also be a point at which to take stock: what do you want to keep from your working life, what would you like to change and what matters to you now?

Taking the next steps

1. Understand your financial position and seek qualified advice where you need it.
2. Give yourself some structure, but make it manageable. A small number of purposeful applications is often better than applying for everything.
3. Tell trusted contacts that you are open to opportunities and update your LinkedIn profile if it is useful for your field.
4. Update your CV, focusing on achievements, transferable skills and what you can offer next.
5. Review the current market and identify any useful training or skills development.
6. Speak with recruitment agencies that understand your type of work.
7. Use job boards and employer career pages selectively.

AI can help you organise a job search, explore possible career directions, compare your experience with a role or practise interview questions. Check its suggestions carefully and do not let it remove your personality from your CV or applications.

If you miss a day or need to step back, do not beat yourself up. Start again when you are ready.

Structured career support

If you would benefit from more individual support, Jobshop offers a structured career package designed around you rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.
It begins with an informal conversation about what you need and what you want to achieve.

A Motivational Map can help you explore what is important to you in your next role. We then work through your career history, strengths and transferable skills, review your CV, discuss the job market and possible training, and help you prepare for applications and interviews.

This support may be funded by your employer as part of an outplacement arrangement, or you can speak with us directly about the options available.