Guest Post: Rasheed Ogunlaru

Rasheed Ogunlaru is a leading life coach, motivational speaker and business / corporate coach. His clients include entertainers, entrepreneurs, healers, organisations and the public. He helps individuals, businesses and organisations – of all backgrounds – seeking fulfilment, meaningful success and positive change in their lives, at work and in the world. He is author of The Gift of Inner Success and an inspiring range of books, CDs and MP3s. He is a leading specialist on inner fulfilment is also the creater of The Rasheed Show. Find out more at www.rasaru.com.

Rasheed has generously written a guest post for SurviveRedundancy.co.uk.

Redundancy presents an opportunity to reinvent yourself and perhaps to truely follow your dreams for the first time. Mindful that redundancy – or the threat of it – may face you, your friend or family – here are my top tips …followed by my 1min film.

1. Give yourself time and space to be, breathe, reflect and even grieve.
2. Find out exactly what the redundancy will mean: and your options / entitlements.
3. Seek support: from friends and loved ones – and professionals in / beyond work who can help you.
4. Take time: to consider what you really want to do next in your life and career and follow your heart.
5. Practicals: Brush up your CV and your interview skills, identify all your strengths and skills. Ensure you stand
out. Include a powerful personal statement at the top.
6. Get hold of my ‘Moving ahead in your career free guide – visit my resources page it will help you focus on what you want in a job
7. Write a list of all the people you know who can help you (inc contacts, friends, former colleagues and who they know)Call or make appointments to meet and chat with anyone who may be able to help you.
8. When applying for jobs: keep your spoken/ written correspondence clear, crisp, concise and captivating.
9. Spread the net: include internet, networking, agencies, contacts as well as newspapers for your job search
10. Tell people: You probably know 200 people or more tell them what you’re looking for…together you may find it… It’s a small world