Changing careers often brings uncertainty, not because you lack experience, but because it’s harder to articulate your value outside a familiar role or industry. This article explores how career switchers can reconnect with their strengths, communicate with confidence, and position themselves clearly during times of change.

I left LinkedIn because it felt overwhelming and, at times, demoralising. Everyone I knew seemed to be facing redundancy, and it’s hard not to take repeated rejection personally when you’re surrounded by thousands of connections you barely know. I eventually went back — not because it was comfortable, but because I understood its value. This piece reflects on redundancy, confidence, and why breaking the job search into smaller, more humane steps — while asking for help — matters more than pretending you’re unaffected.