You’ve Been Let Go: How to Navigate Job Loss and Network with Confidence
- Satomi Beyond Bias
- Sep 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 16
Just been let go. What Now?
You’ve been let go.
Losing your job is never easy - no matter if you're working for the United Nations, in International Development, Humanitarian Aid, Technology, Manufacturing, or banking and finance.
Redundancy and career transitions are becoming more common in today’s fast-changing job market. But that doesn’t make them any less overwhelming.
If you’re reading this, you might be feeling anxious, uncertain about the future, or unsure where to even begin.
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to go through this alone either.
Why Job Loss Feels So Overwhelming
No one is ever truly prepared for sudden redundancy. The emotional and practical impact can be huge—especially when it’s unexpected. But the reality is, these transitions are part of modern working life. The good news? With the right strategies, you can bounce back and even thrive.
The Job Market Is Changing—And So Should Your Networking
The world of work is evolving rapidly. Traditional job searching is no longer enough. Networking is now the single most important tool for career transition success—but most people approach it the wrong way.
You’ve probably heard, “Start networking immediately.” But what does that actually look like?
The Problem with Traditional Networking Advice
Maybe you’ve hired a career coach.
Maybe you’ve turned to AI for advice.
But let’s be honest—most career advice stops short of giving you practical, step-by-step guidance on how to reach out, what to say, or when to do it without feeling awkward or desperate.
I know, because I’ve been there myself.
I’ve been made redundant three times—thanks to mergers, acquisitions, and funding cuts. And even after 15 years in HR and global talent acquisition, I found networking after a job loss REALLY DIFFICULT.
I’ve seen the same mistakes play out time and again, both in my own journey and in the careers of professionals I’ve supported.
Most people, when faced with a career transition, make the same networking mistakes over and over.
What 90% of People Get Wrong About Networking
Here’s the truth most career coaches and AI won’t tell you: Networking isn’t about asking for a job. It’s about building genuine connections and helping others see your value.
Today, I’m sharing 5 powerful, proven networking templates you can use right now to make authentic connections and open new doors in your career.
Ready to take the awkwardness out of networking?
Inside, you’ll find:
5 essential networking templates for every stage of your job search
Plug-and-play scripts to help you reconnect and rebuild relationships
Confidence-building prompts to help you explore new opportunities with ease
You don’t have to do this alone. Take the next step—let’s do it together.
Bonus: The Confident Networking Toolkit
Navigating job loss and you need more practical resources that works fast?
Want 20+ word-for-word scripts to confidently connect and follow up with mentors, sponsors, and key contacts?
The Confident Networking Toolkit gives you exact scripts, prompts, and tools to stop second-guessing and start building relationships that move your career forward.
Comments