Being made redundant
Redundancy can be a difficult and worrying experience, but you
are not alone. You can get help and advice from different
organisations, and you can take positive steps to help you deal
with your situation.
Make sure that you have received everything you need from
your old employer: this includes accrued holiday pay (payment for
holiday owed which has not been taken), an Income Tax form, P45,
your redundancy pay, and a letter stating the date of redundancy.
The Direct Gov redundancy
calculator will give you some idea of how much you will
receive. The Money Advice service also produce a
redundancy handbook.
Claim what you’re entitled to: you may be able to receive other
benefits and financial help if you are unemployed.
Keep a structure around your day: this will help you to take
stock of your situation and feel in control. Your job now is
finding a job, and it will help you stay positive if you can focus
on a daily routine. But don’t be afraid to talk to others if you
are feeling overwhelmed - the following organisations may be able
to help:
Explore every avenue
Redundancy can be a chance for you to look at your career
afresh, volunteer, learn a new trade or skill, go back to formal
education, or reconsider your skills and think about what you
really enjoy and want to do – it might be something completely
different from your previous roles.
Networking
Meeting with others and keeping a high profile is an important
part of looking for a job. This could mean attending professional
events, joining professional organisations and groups and creating
an online profile to expand your list of useful contacts.