Job searching if you're facing redundancy

Being made redundant is not just a professional setback. It creates a mix of emotional, financial, and practical challenges. 

Finding a new job often requires rebuilding confidence, updating skills, navigating competitive processes, and staying persistent despite uncertainty.

Some of the challenges you may face include:

• Difficulty finding new employment: job markets can be competitive, especially in certain industries or regions
• Uncertainty about where to look: accessing the jobs market may have changed since you last looked for a new role
• Career disruption: redundancy can interrupt long-term career progression or plans
• Job search demands: updating CVs, applying for roles and attending interviews can be time-consuming and draining
• Gaps in employment history: extended periods without work can affect future job prospects
• Reduced earning potential: you may need to accept a lower-paying role or different career path

We have information on learning and skills support available to you.

Our friendly team are also happy to talk to you about the challenges you face. For a confidential discussion please complete the contact form and we'll come back to you.

Go to the contact form

Alternatively, you may wish to talk to one of our partner organisations. 

Job search and employment support

Jobcentre Plus 

The Jobhelp website provides a wide range of job search help and advice. This includes information about working in critical sectors and the latest vacancies. 

National Careers Service 

Free guidance on CV writing, career planning, and retraining options. Visit the National Careers Service website.

Find a Job (GOV.UK) 

Official job vacancy search platform. Visit Find a job. 

Working Well Norfolk delivering Connect To Work 

They help disabled people and those with mental health conditions, autism, or other disadvantages to find and stay in work. Find out if you are eligible for support by visiting Working Well Norfolk.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Norfolk

Are you considering an Apprenticeship? You can get impartial advice from Apprenticeships Norfolk on what might work best for you including searching for local vacancies and how to apply for them.

Visit the Apprenticeships Norfolk website.

Job advertisement websites 

Here are some websites that advertise jobs: 

• www.totaljobs.com 
• www.monster.co.uk 
• www.indeed.co.uk 
• www.jobsite.co.uk 
• www.jobs.co.uk 
• www.redgoldfish.co.uk 
• www.fish4.co.uk 
• Reed Recruitment Agency in Norwich
• Select Recruitment Norwich
• R13 Recruitment
• www.graduate-jobs.com 
• www.prospects.ac.uk 
• www.gowales.co.uk 
• www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching 

Some recruitment agencies specialise in certain types of work. Look online for your local ones on the Recruitment Employment Confederation website.

Other places to look for jobs 

• Company websites - many employers do not advertise their vacancies but have a vacancies section on their website where you may be able to apply online 
• Newspapers and trade journals - find out what day your local newspaper advertises jobs 
• Many local charities offer support for residents looking for work. One such organisation that offers support in South Norfolk is the Jobs Club - Harleston Information Plus. 
• Word of mouth - speak to your family and friends to ask if they know of any vacancies 
• Social media - look on sites such as Facebook, X or LinkedIn and like or follow employers you may wish to work for

Self-employment

Have you considered starting your own business? MENTA offers comprehensive support for self-employment and business development across Norfolk and Suffolk. Visit the MENTA website.