What to do if you lose your job

Losing your job through being made redundant or being fired can be one of life’s most stressful experiences. Luckily, jobs24.com is here to help with our guide to your next steps:

Don’t burn your bridges

Although it can be tempting to tell everyone exactly what you think of them, especially if you’ve been fired and are leaving under bad circumstances – don’t! Leave discreetly when asked and let any of your closest friends at work know what happened afterwards to avoid any awkwardness.

Don’t badmouth the company or employees on social media either as it could cost you a future job if a prospective employer sees it.

Get support

Support relevant to your situation can make a big difference in terms of stress and resolving issues. If you feel you’ve been unfairly dismissed, then speak to ACAS or an employment lawyer.

If you’ve simply come to the end of a contract or lost your job through redundancy, then consider speaking to a recruitment consultant. They can help with your job search or even find you temporary work until another permanent position in your field becomes available.

Update your CV

Ideally you should be updating your CV regularly, even if you’re not currently searching for a job. However, if you’ve recently lost your job having an up to date CV will be more important than ever. Remember, you can use the CV review tool from TopCV on jobs24.com to revamp your CV for free.

Plan your finances

Arrange a meeting with your bank manager or mortgage provider to get your finances in order. Many banks will have options for customers struggling to meet payments. Speak to your local Jobcentre Plus to see if you’re entitled to any financial help while you look for work.

Facing your finances can be a scary prospect when you’re out of work. However, it’s better to organise your money as soon as possible than bury your head in the sand and end up in a worse position if you miss payments on bills.

Reassess your skills and career

Redundancy is a great time to assess any gaps in your training or skills. Take a short course or even think about returning to further education, who knows, you could even find yourself on a completely new career path!

Best of all, when chatting to future employers about this break in your career you can show that you used the time productively.

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Posted on February 22, 2019