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The beginning of a new year can be a time for reflection, and for a lot of us, that includes evaluating our professional paths.

Two editors who left their roles following company reorganizations initially felt their world had ended.

"I poured all my energy into the job... I had faith in the principles we championed. However, regarding my situation, those principles were absent," she says.

They both decided to employ the word "let go" and suggest that being open about what happened can aid you deal with the experience.

"There are numerous euphemisms for losing a job. However, the quicker you acknowledge it, the quicker you're candid regarding it, the sooner you can progress.

"That is the quickest route to whatever you desire to pursue next," she notes.

Today, they are succeeding in new positions, where one leading a media business and another holding the position of editor-in-chief for a luxury magazine.

For those who have lost your job or are simply looking for a new career, consider these four approaches to assist you.

1. Consider The Previous Year

It's natural to have some unease regarding your job post-festive period.

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

She encourages people to consider what they desire to do more of, what to reduce, and the things that inspires or drains their drive.

Examining your accomplishments to spot common themes is useful too. "Try not to focusing solely on the most recent period, as people often suffer from to focus on the recent that can hinder clear thinking," she notes.

Another professional states it is crucial to decide what place your job plays in your life.

This involves being candid regarding the hours you're working and the influence on your family life.

Following her job loss, she advises against letting your identity be shaped solely by your work.

2. Make Gradual Moves

The expert states that individuals can take incremental moves for a career transition without committing fully.

Her own journey required a long period to transition from a traditional job to managing a company full-time, developing her idea while still employed, which enabled self-funding from the start.

"It took more time, but that represented my approach sustainably," she says.

She recommends a test-run approach.

This can include pro bono work, participating in an initiative that interests you, or saying yes to a different task in your existing role.

"The worst outcome, you learn it's not a fit, but it's preferable to learn now instead of after you've made the move," she remarks.

Additionally, she suggests considering short-term "bridging roles". They are perhaps not the dream position, but they act as a move in the right direction, like a job with parallels to your target field, though not in the exact industry or sector.

"It means giving yourself the permission to acknowledge this is good for now, however, that is not the same as forever.

"That represents a clever approach to get closer to that new career."

3. Recall Your Successes

If you've just left your role, many are in the same boat – redundancy rates have increased to high levels recently.

She held a senior role in a magazine, previously her entire team were laid off after the company closed the print version.

Recognizing that this event was not indicative of her performance helped her cope with the situation.

"Your experience doesn't go away because you were dismissed.

"Don't relinquish your confidence, it's important for everyone to recall their own worth."

Her colleague lost her job after ten years at a financial magazine due to leadership changes in senior ranks and the appointment of a different editor.

She notes that much of the shame of dismissal is in your head.

"Given that hundreds of thousands of people being laid off, it's not personal. Chances are very much not you, so don't carry that feeling unnecessarily."

4. Develop a Job Search List

For those who are desperately seeking a new job or feel deeply dissatisfied in your current role, you might be tempted to jump at for any vacancy – disregarding personal fulfillment.

Yet, this can be a major error.

Rather, she recommends a method called "reviewing" – focusing your search on role profiles that seem appealing.

She advises searching job platforms and collecting around 10 to 15 that appeal to you.

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