The three months since that news have been a whirlwind of effort, reflection, and learning. Originally, I was supposed to leave the company within a month, but after I actively sought internal transfer opportunities and discussions were underway, my regional director extended the garden leave period. This gave me the ability to update my CV with a finish date in April, giving me a bit more breathing room.
I took advantage of career coaching, seminars, and even some psychometric testing offered through the outplacement service. These tools helped shape my direction and prepare me for interviews. I had four to five interviews, though I struggled with fascinating storytelling and pin pointing my strengths as an elevator pitch.
One opportunity seemed promising, but I lacked interest due to their upcoming business spin-off. It became clear that finding a job wasn’t just about employment — it had to be the right fit. In a way, I’ve become my own product, building a sales pipeline, pitching myself, and refining the message each time.
While responses have been slow recently, I remain hopeful. Job hunting is no longer just a selling activity — it's a spiritual and emotional process to renew myself.
(Summarised, translated, and polished by ChatGPT 4o on 2/May/2025)
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