This is small introduction to see how this blog works.
In this current COVID-19 lockdown I am facing my job coming to end due to a reduction in public funding of department projects.
Up until end of April working life was different and certainly first 6 weeks I was settling into it and beginning to dread returning to normal working life. Quite liked working from home, actually sleeping better than ever (I was told this is a good gauge on how someone is feeling). Anyway towards end of April I got an email with details of an HR video appointment on TEAMs as they have been reviewing temporary staffing levels. Well you know want comes next but doesn't make it any better.
I was going to say loads of things but the reality bombshell hit and my mind went blank. Your finishing up end of May.........I thought curtail this call before it gets more awkward for anyone including myself. So the morning after was feeling positive and upbeat thinking the guy that helps people get a job can help himself get a job. Weekend comes and goes until Monday comes round and emotions went to angry. Reflecting on past decisions on leaving companies like management and/or better options and now questioning my own judgement.
Back to the present I now need to juggle working notice period and resurrecting my own job searching with the added caveat during the COVID-19 lockdown / pandemic. Non essential worker seeking a job. What job? My list of hits include Payroll Administrator, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Employability Adviser, Retail worker, Employment Consultant, HR Assistant, Paper Boy and Running Coach / Coordinator.
What skills do I have that are useful? Planning & organising, Building relationships, Problem Solving, Quality orientated, Caseload management to name a few.
So this blog is to be a little hub of content with bite-sized portions of stuff that I know and have learned that can help others, future employers and myself.
