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A new year's onset can be a time for reflection, and for numerous people, that includes considering our work lives.

A pair of editors who left their roles after corporate restructures originally thought their world had ended.

"I dedicated my heart into that role... I believed in the ethos we championed. However, regarding my situation, those principles weren't there," she says.

Both individuals decided to use the term "let go" and argue that being open about what happened can aid you process it.

"We use numerous alternative phrases for job loss. But the faster you own it, the quicker you're honest about it, the faster you can advance.

"That's the fast track to whatever you desire next," she adds.

Today, they are excelling in different roles, where one leading her own media company and the other working as top editor at a prestigious publication.

For those who have been made redundant or are just looking for a new career, these are four methods to assist you.

1. Consider The Past Year

It's natural to have a bit low concerning your career following time off.

A career expert stresses the value of looking back before starting a new job search.

She advises people to consider what they desire to increase, what to decrease, and which factors inspires or drains their energy.

Examining your accomplishments to find recurring patterns can also help. "Try to avoid focusing solely on the last month, since everyone suffer from for recency bias that can hinder your judgment," she notes.

Another professional says it is vital to decide where your work plays in your life.

This means being candid about the amount of time you're working and its impact on your personal and social life.

After her own experience, she advises against letting your identity be dictated by your career.

2. Implement Incremental Actions

She states that individuals can take small steps towards a career shift without a complete leap.

Her own journey required a long period to transition from her corporate career to operating her own company entirely, building her project alongside her job, which allowed financial stability.

"It needed additional time, however, that was how I did it sustainably," she comments.

She recommends a test-run strategy.

This could be volunteering, participating in a work project that interests you, or agreeing to something different at your present job.

"Worst case scenario, you learn it's not a fit, but it's preferable to find out now than after you've made the move," she remarks.

She also encourages looking into interim roles. They are perhaps not the ideal job, but they serve as progress in the right direction, such as a role with parallels to your target field, though not in the exact industry or sector.

"It's about granting yourself the space to say this is good for now, but that isn't permanent.

"That represents a clever approach for getting closer to that desired transition."

3. Recall Your Achievements

Should you have recently been made redundant from your position, many are in the same boat – job cuts have surged significantly in recent times.

A former editor was editor-in-chief at a style magazine, but in 2022 she were made redundant following a decision to ceased print operations.

Realizing that this was not indicative of her ability assisted her process the change.

"Your experience remains with you simply due to lost your job.

"Do not surrender your power, it's crucial for everyone to remember their intrinsic value."

Her colleague was let go after ten years with a finance publication after a change in senior ranks and the arrival of a different editor.

She emphasizes that much of the shame associated with being fired is internal.

"With many people being laid off, it's rarely personal. Chances are very much not you, so don't carry that burden of shame unnecessarily."

4. Build a Job Search List

For those who are actively hunting for work or are deeply dissatisfied with your present job, you might be tempted to dive straight into applying for any vacancy – overlooking what suits you.

Yet, this can be a big misstep.

Rather, she recommends a method called "browsing" – narrowing your search down to job descriptions that sound interesting.

She recommends exploring professional networks and collecting several that appeal to you.

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