If it was only a small part of the workforce that was ‘let go’, redundancy often had such a stigma attached to it that it MUST be the individual’s fault: He obviously wasn’t up to the job. Some men (and it was mainly men then) would say nothing to anyone and keep up the pretence of leaving home as if off to work as usual. They’d job hunt by day and return each night a little more ground down when they were unsuccessful.

No job is for life

For some time it’s been blatantly obvious that no job is for life and when redundancy strikes it isn’t personal.

You’ve been good enough to be chosen to work for companies before – you’re more than good enough to get another job – if that’s the route you decide to take (there are other ways to earn a living (agent, distributor, franchisee, set up your own business). You may just need to be more creative than in the past.

UK unemployment is nudging 2½ million and is set to reach 3 million in 2010. If you only go after jobs that are advertised you’re going to face stiff competition even to get an interview.

You know what?

People who might be able to help you get back earning can’t if they don’t know what you’re looking for, what you’re qualified for, who you want to meet and why they might want to meet you – and that’s just for starters…

So get cracking

Identify what you want

Articulate it

List all your strengths and abilities

Then get out there and talk to people!

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