Beyond redundancy

We all react differently to change in our lives. If it’s a positive, exciting change, then it can energise and excite us. It can cause us to be more creative, or to focus on a ‘fresh start’. But if change is enforced upon us, it can be daunting and even cause us stress and other issues. This can be the case with redundancy. When the decision has been made for you, it can be very difficult to reconcile the reasoning behind it and instead take the decision personally. A counter view is to look at what else you can take out of such a situation. Redundancy doesn’t have to be perceived as overwhelmingly negative.

Uncontrollable change

The emotional effects of change shouldn’t be underestimated. In fact, it’s one of the cornerstones of Career Evolution’s ethos. We help clients deal with the emotional and personal stress of redundancy through outplacement, and aim to find a route that will set them on a new career path. We help our clients move in a more positive direction, with a positive outlook, and eventually towards a positive outcome. Our objectives are to help you take back control of your situation and your future. We do this in a number of ways.

Possibilities and opportunities

The flip side of any negativity is that redundancy opens up a variety of possibilities and opportunities. The key – and this can help a lot on the emotional side – is don’t see it as the end of one journey, but the beginning of a new one. If your redundancy has resulted in you receiving a lump sum, it could be the opportunity for you to invest it in starting your own small business. Even if you haven’t received a pay out or compensation, it might still be time to look at going solo, if the idea has ever appealed to you.

Exploring new avenues

If you don’t fancy branching out on your own, there are other options. If you have transferable skills, it could be that might want to change sectors. A Consultant will be able to define where your skillset might align with a career change. They will also be able to help you sharpen up your CV and give it a refresh and also hone your interview skills, if you are planning on applying for a new job. Another option is to retrain and try a different career path altogether. This might involve enrolling at college or university, or it might be something you can enrol in to learn online. A diverse array of courses are available online these days, in all kinds of fields and disciplines. Retraining and learning new skills can be very rewarding and the moment of redundancy might be just the stimulus you need to give it a go.