Jack’s Empowerment and Inspiration: 50. COULD YOU ARTICULATE BEST PRACTICES TO ACQUIRE, AND PITFALLS TO AVOID? redundancy empowerment

Sunday, 23 November 2025

50. COULD YOU ARTICULATE BEST PRACTICES TO ACQUIRE, AND PITFALLS TO AVOID? redundancy empowerment - empowering redundant workers

50. COULD YOU ARTICULATE BEST PRACTICES TO ACQUIRE, AND PITFALLS TO AVOID? redundancy empowerment - empowering redundant workers - empowering redundant staff - empowering redundant employees - making redundancy work for you - is redundancy a dead end? - is redundancy the end of the road? - making the most of redundancy - empowering the redundant worker - Jack Lookman - Rita Nnamani - Olayinka Carew - Jack Lookman Limited - Amebo - Ire o - Ire kabiti - Empowerment and Inspiration - Empowering And Inspiring Generations - Yinka Carew - Olayinka Carew aka Jack Lookman

The truth is that each workplace teaches you something. Some lessons are learnt through success. Others are driven by a sense of frustration. But both have merit. For many UK workers, redundancy provides the opportunity to finally assess what worked, what didn't, and what could be improved going forward. When you can communicate these lessons in clear, practical words, you not only improve your own development but also make yourself more appealing to potential employers. Companies want employees that are knowledgeable about themselves, their profession, and their industry and can boldly discuss it.

Consider the habits that made you productive in past employment. Perhaps you were recognised for your organisational skills, timeliness, patience, or ability to remain calm under pressure. Maybe you developed strong communication skills, problem solving abilities or customer empathy. Perhaps you were the person colleagues trusted because you consistently delivered. These habits are not small. They are portable strengths, and being able to articulate them shows employers that you bring proven qualities to the table.

Then there are the pitfalls. Every workplace has them. Some workers ignore opportunities to grow. Others avoid asking questions because they don’t want to look inexperienced. Some stay silent when they should speak up. Many get stuck in routines that limit their potential. Redundancy exposes these blind spots gently but clearly. When you take the time to identify the pitfalls you encountered or even fell into at some point, you set yourself up for a more intentional and strategic return to the workforce.

Articulating best practices means being honest about what truly works rather than repeating generic advice. It means reflecting on real experiences. If planning ahead helped you stay ahead of your workload, that is a lesson worth keeping. If building good relationships with colleagues made your job easier, that is a best practice. If learning new software strengthened your value, that is worth remembering. Employers value workers who know what drives results, not just those who do tasks mechanically.

Understanding pitfalls is equally important. If procrastination caused stress, acknowledge it. If staying too long in a comfort zone slowed your growth, admit it. If fear of change kept you from upskilling, recognise it. These insights shape your next chapter because they help you avoid repeating old patterns. The goal is not to judge yourself harshly but to understand yourself better so you can move forward with clarity.

When you can articulate best practices and pitfalls clearly, you strengthen your interview performance significantly. Many interviewers in the UK hiring system ask behavioural questions designed to reveal how you think, how you learn and how you respond to challenges. Talking about your past experiences with confidence and insight sets you apart from other candidates who can only describe tasks. Employers want to know your awareness level, your decision making process and your ability to grow from experience. Your reflections give them that window.

These insights also shape your CV. Instead of listing duties, you write from a place of understanding. You highlight achievements that matter. You choose language that communicates impact. You position yourself not just as someone who worked but as someone who understands how to work well.

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