Hello! I’m hoping for some advice or ideas from others who might have been in a similar position.
At the end of lockdown, I was made redundant from a company where I’d worked for over a decade. Around the same time, I started a small business and a family. Fast forward a few years, and with my toddler now starting nursery part-time, I’m looking (and needing) to get back into a more stable job role.
The problem is, after being out of the job market for a while—and going through a really drawn-out and draining redundancy process—I’ve lost a lot of confidence in my abilities and direction.
I’m finding it hard to know what kinds of roles to aim for. In my previous company, I made a lot of sideways moves, picking up experience in a range of areas rather than progressing up a single career path. While that gave me a broad skill set, it now makes it harder to know what to focus on or how to “package” my experience.
I’d really appreciate any recommendations for recruitment agencies (London-based or nationwide) that take a supportive approach and offer advice based on your work history. Or has anyone worked with a career coach or similar service and found it helpful?
Any suggestions, encouragement, or shared experiences would mean a lot right now. Thanks in advance!