From redundant to regional lead: Sarah Boulton's job search journey

In this episode, Sarah Boulton shares her personal experience of overcoming redundancy, rebuilding confidence, and landing a senior role at MSD. She emphasizes the power of networking, self-reflection, and strategic patience in a competitive job market-valuable insights for HR leaders seeking their next opportunity.Key TopicsThe importance of networking before you need itOvercoming the stigma of redundancy and rebuilding confidenceStrategic self-reflection to identify what you truly want from your careerHow to maintain patience and resilience during a job searchPractical tips on scheduling your job hunt and networking effortsThe value of intentionality in networking conversationsRecognizing transferable skills within your industryThe role of community and peer support during career transitionsHow to balance work-life priorities during a job searchTimestamps00:00 - Introducing Sarah Bolton and her careerbackground01:00 - How Sarah secured her role at MSD amidcompetitive market conditions02:39 - Navigating career changes and redundancy in senior HR roles03:19 - Key lessons from networking and focusing priorities05:00 - The importance of self-confidence and valuing your experience06:16 - How Sarah's participation in the Job Search Accelerator boosted her clarity07:20 - Networking strategies: Building genuineconnections with purpose08:33 - The significance of asking for help and removing stigma around job transitions09:48 - Balancing personal life and patience during unemployment or career shifts11:35 - Recognizing that staying within your expertise can be advantageous12:56 - The critical role of networking in securingstrategic opportunities14:24 - Practical advice on scheduling and managing your job search efforts15:39 - The importance of enjoying the present while planning for the future18:12 - Evolving your networking approach to include knowledge sharing and relationship building19:12 - Crafting your personal message and valueproposition in networking20:11 - Giving more than you receive and buildingreciprocal relationships21:42 - Final thoughts and gratitude for the shared journeyResources & LinksSarah Bolton's LinkedInJob Search Accelerator for Women in HRKeywordsHR career transitionsNetworking strategiesJob search tipsRedundancy recoveryCareer self-reflectionWork-life balanceTransferable skillsProfessional developmentHR leadership