New beginnings
- Bisi Akinola-Arutoghor
- Apr 13
- 1 min read
There’s something both daunting and liberating about turning the page and stepping into a new chapter — especially when it involves looking for work. Whether your last role ended by choice or circumstance, the space between jobs can feel uncertain. But it can also be a powerful moment for clarity, growth, and intentionality.
For many of us, our work becomes part of our identity. So when it shifts, we naturally start asking big questions: What do I actually want? What kind of work feels meaningful now? What am I ready to leave behind? These questions aren’t always easy to answer, but they’re the ones worth sitting with.
Looking for a new job isn’t just about brushing up your CV or endlessly scrolling through job boards — it’s about re-aligning with what drives you. Maybe you've discovered you want more flexibility, a healthier workplace culture, or a role that better matches your strengths. That awareness is valuable. Take time to reflect on what you’ve learned from past roles, and how you want to shape the future.
That said, job hunting isn’t always smooth. There will be rejections, slow responses, and moments of doubt. But every application, every interview, every connection you make is part of the process. Keep going. Keep refining. Keep showing up as yourself.
Most importantly, remember that you’re not starting from scratch — you’re starting from experience. And as one chapter closes, another begins, full of new opportunities you might not have imagined yet.
Here’s to fresh starts, new paths, and finding the role that fits who you are now.

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