What to Do in the First Week After Being Made Redundant
The first week after redundancy is about regaining control.
Day 1
Understand your entitlements, gather important documents and allow yourself time to process the change.
Day 2
Update your resume, LinkedIn profile and list every achievement you can remember.
Day 3
Reconnect with colleagues, recruiters and professional contacts.
Day 4
Prepare a spreadsheet of positions that you will be applying for to keep track of all progress.
Day 5
Begin applying for roles that genuinely match your experience rather than applying for everything.
Redundancy is a career transition—not the end of your career.
The sooner you develop a plan, the sooner you’ll move forward with confidence.