Handling Redundancy!

We know this is a bad time at the minute with loads of redundancies going on and with the old credit crunch! But Redundancy doesn’t have to be a negative experience and in a lot of cases, it can provide the opportunity to go for a career change or to do something you would not have previously considered. If there are rumours that your firm may be making redundancies:

• Do try to speak to your boss to find out if you may be on the list.
• Update your CV, put the feelers out and start seeking alternative employment.
• Get your finances in order, to give yourself the best chance of financial survival.
• Being made redundant is not your fault so think positively about the things you can do, now.
• Don’t burn your bridges, keep on good terms with your boss and obtain a good reference.
• Even if it takes longer to find a new position than you had hoped, keep yourself and your mind active by updating your skills and even consider some voluntary or charity work whilst looking for your new job.