We Were Let Go, and We Accept It – Here's How to Land a New Job That Suits for You

The start of a new year is frequently a moment for introspection, and for many, that involves thinking about our professional paths.

A pair of editors who lost their jobs after corporate restructures originally thought it was a disaster.

"I invested my heart into the job... I believed in the values we championed. But in my case, those principles didn't apply," a former editor says.

The two opted to use the term "fired" and suggest that being honest about what happened can aid you process the experience.

"There are countless soft terms for losing a job. But the faster you acknowledge it, the quicker you're honest about it, the faster you can progress.

"It's the quickest route to what you want next," she adds.

Currently, they are succeeding in different roles, with one running a media business and another serving as editor-in-chief for a luxury magazine.

If you've been laid off or are simply considering a shift, consider these four methods to assist you.

1. Reflect On Last Year

It's common to experience some apprehension concerning your career after a holiday break.

A careers coach highlights the necessity of looking back prior to launching the search for a new role.

She suggests individuals to think about what they desire to do more of, what to reduce, and what inspires or drains their energy.

Looking back at your past successes to identify underlying threads is also beneficial. "Try not to focusing solely on the recent past, because we all exhibit to focus on the recent that can hinder the process," she notes.

A former editor states it is crucial to establish the role of work occupies in your life.

This means being candid regarding the hours you're working and its effect on your personal and family life.

After her own experience, she advises not allowing yourself be shaped solely by your career.

2. Implement Incremental Actions

The expert states that individuals can make gradual progress towards a career shift without a complete leap.

She required a long period to transition from a corporate role to running her own company completely, developing her idea alongside her job, which enabled financial stability.

"It required a bit longer, but that was my approach in a sustainable way," she comments.

She recommends a test-run approach.

This can include pro bono work, joining a work project that captures your interest, or accepting a new challenge in your existing role.

"Worst case scenario, you discover it's not a fit, but it's better to know now than after you've committed fully," she states.

She also encourages exploring short-term "bridging roles". These might not be the ideal job, but they serve as a move forward, like a job that shares traits to the career you want, yet not in the same area.

"It involves allowing yourself the leeway to acknowledge this is good for now, but that does not mean for all time.

"That can be an intelligent approach for moving much closer to a desired transition."

3. Recall Your Successes

Should you have just left your position, you are not the only one – job cuts have increased to high levels lately.

A former editor was editor-in-chief at a style magazine, previously her entire team were laid off following a decision to ceased print operations.

Realizing that this did not reflect of her performance assisted her handle the transition.

"The skills you've gained doesn't go away because you lost your job.

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

Her colleague was let go after a decade at a financial magazine following a regime change in senior ranks and the appointment of new leadership.

She notes that a lot of the stigma of dismissal is self-imposed.

"Given that hundreds of thousands of professionals losing jobs, it's rarely personal. It's likely not about you, so avoid carrying that burden of shame unnecessarily."

4. Develop a Professional Checklist

If you're actively hunting for a new job or feel deeply dissatisfied at work, you might be tempted to dive straight into applying for any job – ignoring what suits you.

But this is a big misstep.

Rather, she recommends an exercise called "reviewing" – narrowing your search to only role profiles that seem appealing.

She advises exploring job platforms and saving around 10 to 15 that you like.

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