Publisher's Synopsis
"Redundancy may be the end of one chapter, but it'salso the beginning of a new one."
If you've recently experienced redundancy, you may feel lost and unsure of your next steps. But don't worry - "Redundancy Survival: The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding Your Career" is here to help. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies and emotional support to help you navigate this challenging time and emerge stronger and more resilient than ever. The book covers everything from understanding redundancy and your legal rights, to managing the emotional impact and building resilience. You'll also learn about financial planning after a job loss and reassessing your career goals. With chapters on job searching strategies, interview skills and techniques, and upskilling and reskilling, this book provides all the tools you need to succeed in your next career move. You'll even learn about personal branding and entrepreneurship, as well as alternative work arrangements and maintaining a work-life balance. But this book goes beyond just finding a new job - it also offers advice on preventing future redundancy and long-term career planning. From developing emotional intelligence to nurturing creativity and innovation, you'll find strategies for building a successful and fulfilling career. With inspiring success stories and practical advice for overcoming rejection and building confidence, "Redundancy Survival" is the ultimate guide to rebuilding your career with resilience and resourcefulness. Don't let redundancy define you - use this book to transform loss into opportunity and create a better future for yourself. Chapters:Table of Contents
Understanding Redundancy
WHAT IS REDUNDANCY?
THE LEGAL ASPECTS OF REDUNDANCY
REDUNDANCY RIGHTS AND ENTITLEMENTS
Emotional Impact of Redundancy
COPING WITH THE SHOCK
MANAGING FEELINGS OF ANGER, SADNESS, AND FEAR
BUILDING RESILIENCE
Financial Planning for Redundancy
BUDGETING AFTER A JOB LOSS
NAVIGATING REDUNDANCY PAY AND BENEFITS
ASSESSING YOUR FINANCIAL PRIORITIES
Reassessing Your Career Goals
REFLECTING ON YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
IDENTIFYING NEW CAREER PATHS AND OPPORTUNITIES
SETTING ACHIEVABLE GOALS FOR THE FUTURE
Job Searching Strategies
NETWORKING EFFECTIVELY
CREATING A STANDOUT RESUME AND COVER LETTER
HARNESSING THE POWER OF ONLINE JOB PLATFORMS
Interview Skills and Techniques
PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS
ADDRESSING REDUNDANCY IN INTERVIEWS
SHOWCASING YOUR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
Upskilling and Reskilling
IDENTIFYING AREAS FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
EXPLORING ONLINE COURSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
VOLUNTEERING FOR NEW EXPERIENCES
Personal Branding
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL BRAND STATEMENT
OPTIMIZING YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE
BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship
EVALUATING YOUR BUSINESS IDEA
CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN
FUNDING AND FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Alternative Work Arrangements
EXPLORING FREELANCING AND GIG WORK
REMOTE WORK AND TELECOMMUTING OPPORTUNITIES
PART-TIME AND FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS
Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
Building a Support Network
Overcoming Rejection
Developing a Growth Mindset
Returning to Work
Preventing Future Redundancy
Legal and HR Considerations
Redundancy and Retirement Planning
Family and Relationships
Health and Wellbeing
Success Stories
Developing Emotional Intelligence
Time Management and Productivity
Pursuing Further Education
Creating a Portfolio Career
Volunteering and Community Engagement
Industry Trends and Future-Proofing Your Career
Social Media and Online Networking
Career Coaching and Mentorship
Reinventing Your Career
Collaborating and Teamwork
Overcoming Ageism and Discrimination
Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
Nurturing Creativity and Innovation
Long-term Career Planning
