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The beginning of a new year can be a time for reflection, and for many, that encompasses thinking about our career trajectories.

A pair of editors who lost their positions following company reorganizations at first believed their world had ended.

"I poured all my energy into the job... I believed in the ethos we championed. However, regarding my situation, that ethos weren't there," a former editor states.

They both opted to employ the word "fired" and argue that being transparent about what happened can help you process it.

"There are countless alternative phrases for job loss. However, the quicker you own it, the quicker you're candid about it, the quicker you can advance.

"That is the direct path to what you wish to do next," she continues.

Currently, they are excelling in new ventures, with one running her own media company and another serving as top editor for a luxury magazine.

If you've been made redundant or are looking for a new career, here are four methods to assist you.

1. Reflect On Last Year

It's typical to have some apprehension concerning your career post-festive period.

A career expert highlights the importance of introspection before starting a fresh job hunt.

She advises people to consider what they desire to pursue more, what they want less of, and which factors motivates or depletes their energy.

Examining your accomplishments to identify underlying threads is also beneficial. "Try not to just looking at the most recent period, since everyone suffer from to focus on the recent that can impede your judgment," she adds.

Another professional states it is crucial to establish the role of work plays in your life.

This requires being candid about the amount of time you spend working and its impact on your personal life.

Following her job loss, she advises against letting yourself be shaped solely by your work.

2. Take Gradual Moves

She notes that professionals can make gradual progress towards a career shift without a complete leap.

She took seven years to transition from a corporate role to running a company full-time, developing her idea alongside her job, which meant self-funding from the start.

"It needed a bit longer, but that was how I did it without risk," she explains.

She suggests a test-run strategy.

This might involve volunteering, joining an initiative that captures your interest, or accepting a different task at your present job.

"Worst case scenario, you discover that area isn't for you, but it's preferable to learn now rather than after you've switched careers," she remarks.

She also advises looking into temporary "stepping-stone" positions. They are perhaps not the perfect role, but they serve as a move forward, such as a role that shares traits to your target field, but in a different area.

"It involves granting yourself the space to accept this is suitable temporarily, but that does not mean for all time.

"That can be a clever tactic for moving much closer to a new career."

3. Remember Your Achievements

Should you have recently been made redundant from your role, you aren't alone – redundancy rates have risen significantly recently.

One professional was the top editor for a fashion publication, previously her entire team lost their jobs following a decision to closed the print version.

Realizing that this did not reflect of her ability assisted her cope with the situation.

"The skills you've gained doesn't go away just because you were let go.

"Don't give up your self-worth, it's important for everybody to remember their own worth."

The other editor lost her job after ten years in a business journal due to leadership changes in senior ranks and the arrival of new leadership.

She notes that a lot of the shame of dismissal is in your head.

"With many professionals losing jobs, it's usually not about you. It's likely not your fault, so refrain from bearing that burden of shame forward."

4. Develop a Professional Checklist

If you're desperately seeking a new job or feel profoundly unhappy in your current role, you might be tempted to dive straight into applying for any job – ignoring your own happiness.

However, this represents a big misstep.

Instead, she suggests a method called "reviewing" – filtering opportunities down to position summaries that seem appealing.

She recommends exploring sites like LinkedIn and collecting around 10 to 15 that appeal to you.

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