- your role was made redundant, not you

- learn about career grief, mindfulness, Stockdale Paradox, Impostor Syndrome

- find solidarity on LinkedIn

- understand the market: fake jobs, ghosting, ATS, EasyApply etc

- be focused on your requirements

- sphere of control: work on what you can control and influence. The rest is irrelevant

- make your CV good enough, not perfect. Use “so what!”

- research video interviewing

- form an integrated strategy. Use your business skills. Job boards, CV databases, inbound and outbound LinkedIn, contact your peers and former colleagues, doorknocking, recruiters, networking, etc

- be proactive and go for it.

- learn how to LinkedIn

- improve your odds at interview through suitable and sufficient preparation

- practice makes progress

- follow up

- job search must be sustainable

- ask for help and pay it forward

- replace commuting with exercise, meditation or other

- look after yourself: mind and body

- expect knockbacks

- be prepared to hit the wall

- be resolute and patient

- take breaks. Then keep going

- believe in yourself

Professional support and guidance are available. Find the advice that challenges you in the right way and reflects your values.