Firstly, don’t panic! You are not alone, nor the first or the last person to find themselves out of work.

The average Briton spends 42.5 hours of their week working. When that time suddenly comes to a close it’s not just a pay packet you’re losing, it’s a sense of purpose, routine, colleagues and for many of us, our sense of identity.

These feelings of uncertainty can be especially poignant if you’re fresh to the job market having been in a secure role for a number of years. It’s perfectly natural to mourn the loss. Take a moment to grieve and then flip the script; this is an opportunity for a fresh new start.

Like all skills, you use them or lose them and job searching is no different. This guide is intended for people who have been plunged back into the deep end of the job market and don’t know where to start. We’ve endeavoured to fill it with straightforward no nonsense advice that’s obvious when you know how, peppered with tips from our own specialist head-hunters!

There’s no two ways about it, looking for work is be hard work – especially with the additional worries and stress that come with it. There is a lot of admin involved and getting yourself prepared is key to a strong start.

A huge part of the battle is feeling confident in making the journey back to employment. The other is taking small actionable steps to get you there. So, let’s get going!

The #GetHired Toolkit

The #GetHired Toolkit

Making a plan

Looking for a new role

Application stage

The interview process

After the interview(s)

Starting work

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