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Guest Blog - “If there is no job out there for me, let me create one”

So I’m Mathy… 31 one years old Transitioner, this is me, 8 months inhabiting the worlds of unemployed and almost self- employed. I have been searching for a real forum where I could communicate with like-minded professionals who have recently experienced some form of career-transition or job-loss. I can’t say it’s been an easy process but so […]

Coping with Redundancy. Part 1 - Money

Sadly for many of us, redundancy and potential enforced job loss, is still very much an ongoing fear. The global economy, whilst still wavering between recession and minimal growth, gives very few people the security that their jobs are safe. Part 1 of our “Things to consider”, looks at the part of redundancy, that can […]

4 positive ways to approach job redundancy

Redundancy. However you look at it, at first glance it’s not the best word to throw in someone’s direction. Say ‘redundancy’ and watch people squirm. However, post the ‘crikey is this actually happening’ moment and there are (and I write from experience) a few positive and possibly life affirming moments that you can take from […]

Redundancy - The Top Resources to help

Redundancy - The Top Resources to help Redundancy is one of those dreadful life events that until it actually happens to you, you can’t fully appreciate, or shall we say, understand. It may occur out of the blue or it may be on the horizon for a while; however either way, it’s a pretty difficult […]

5 Ways to Prepare for Redundancy

One of the biggest impacts of the last few years and the downturn in the economy has of course been the rise in the number of people who have been made redundant. Whether it’s as a result of a company downsizing, relocating or a long term corporate strategy, the reality is that it’s rarely welcomed […]

3 reasons why being made redundant is a good thing - by Beth Reacher

Being made redundant can be a dark time; emotions such as fear, anxiety and depression can all too easily take over. It’s not surprising when were preened from an early age to associate our self worth with having a good honest job. When it’s suddenly pulled away from us we can have a full on […]

The BBC, the Public Accounts Committee, and zero contract hours…

Diary of an Employable Blogaholic - The BBC, the Public Accounts Committee, and zero contract hours… So… there have been a few employment related stories doing the rounds over the last few weeks / days and although they are totally unconnected - they ain’t really. Confused? Don’t panic - all will come clear! Over at the […]

Is a redundancy the perfect opportunity to launch a start-up?

There are plenty of old sayings that are built on a nugget of truth, although sometimes it can be hard to work out exactly that might be. One classic is ‘every cloud has a silver lining’ which basic means that although something might seem like a problem, it can have a hidden advantage or positive […]

Dealing with Long Term Unemployment - Some Top Tips

Dealing with Long Term Unemployment - Some Top Tips… It certainly isn’t a crime to be unemployed, but it is criminal to stereotype all of the long term unemployed as being disinterested in finding a job. Here at TheEmployable, we know only too well the sense of uncertainty and dissatisfaction that long term unemployment can […]

Self Employed? Startacus Launches the Self Start Society!

Self Employed? Startacus Launches the Self Start Society! Just 12 months ago Alastair Cameron, Recruitment Business Manager was facing redundancy. Rather than get despondent and downbeat about the challenging employment market, he instead decided to try and create his own job, future and become self employed. After successfully applying for funding from Arts Council NI, […]

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