Why It Matters

“You don’t need a plan right away. You need a foundation.”

Losing your job — whether expected or not — triggers more than just a career shift. It hits your routine, confidence, and self-worth. That first reaction can shape your entire transition.

And while the instinct might be to “do something fast,” the smartest first move is to stop and listen — to yourself.

Step One: Separate the Event From the Identity

This is the moment to step back, not sprint forward.

  • Write down what you don’t want to repeat
  • Identify where you were out of alignment

  • Ask yourself: what part of that job was really you?

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We choose the right person for the right role

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Downloading a résumé template before reflecting

  • Taking the first opportunity that shows up

  •  Letting others define what your “next” should look like

Your Calendar is Now a Weapon — Use It Wisely

Structure your week like this:

  • 2–3 calls with peers, mentors, or ex-colleagues
  • 1–2 mornings of deep thinking or writing
  • 1 block for exploratory conversations in adjacent spaces
  • Space to rest — this is part of the process

Don’t confuse stillness with stagnation. This is intentional space.

Signal, But Don’t Shout

You don’t need a megaphone. But you do need visibility.

  • Share what excites you about the future — not what you’re running from

  • Be honest, calm, and forward-looking

  •  Invite conversations, not sympathy

This attracts the right kind of outreach — and gives you back control of the narrative.

What Great Looks Like

  • A leader who pauses with intention, not fear

  • A narrative that reflects clarity, not confusion

  • A next step that feels like progression, not just recovery

TL;DR: Supporting Hiring Managers

  • Don’t rush into activity — anchor in clarity

  • Reflect before you rebrand

  • Use your time deliberately

  • Tell the story you want others to hear

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