If you haven’t been a victim of redundancy yourself, it is more than likely that you will know someone who has. If you have been made redundant, don’t take it personally, after all, it’s not you that has been made redundant, it’s the job.
It is important to bear in mind that, while the impacts of redundancy can be devastating, they can, at the same time, be liberating and will not affect your employability within the scientific industry in the future. Try to think of your redundancy as an opportunity for change.
So, how can you move on and get your next top science job? Here are a few tips:
Remember, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know
Stay connected with your work colleagues and client contacts – you never know when they might be able to help you further along the line.
Never give up
When you are made redundant, you confidence can take a real knock and the prospect of getting back into the scientific jobs market can be a daunting one. Although it may be easier said than done, it is important that you stay positive. Try to think of redundancy as a liberating experience. Even in today’s difficult job market there are still plenty of exciting opportunities in the scientific industry out there, you just need to get out there and find them!
Update your CV
A great CV is the key to getting your next great scientific job. Both employers and recruiters within the scientific industry can receive 100’s of CV’s for every science related vacancy they advertise, so it is important that your CV stands out from the rest. You should use your CV to showcase your strengths and to sell your scientific background to the reader, demonstrating that you are the right person for that particular scientific job. For more CV writing tips, click here.
Get surfing
There are lots of online resources you can use to get your next scientific job. You can quickly and easily search CK Science’s website for the latest job opportunities in the scientific and clinical industry. To search for CK Science’s latest scientific job opportunities, click here.
Get social networking
When you have been made redundant it is more important than ever that you use all the tools you can to find your next job. One important tool is social media. By using social media you can build your personal brand and enhance your professional reputation. Social media can also help bring you closer to finding that perfect science job by helping you to establish a relationship with scientific recruitment agencies and potential employers. Find out how to create the perfect job seeker’s LinkedIn profile here.
Explaining redundancy to your next employer
Redundancy is nothing to be ashamed of, so be honest and upfront with your next employer whilst putting a positive spin on things.
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