Turning redundancy into renewal: how to stand out in today’s market
In today’s tough market, many talented professionals are finding themselves unexpectedly open to work. Redundancy can feel like a setback, but it can also be the perfect opportunity to refocus, re-skill, and re-emerge stronger than before.
The new reality for candidates
Organisations are under pressure to deliver more with less, and hiring managers are looking for people who can hit the ground running. The candidates who stand out aren’t just those with experience, but those who can demonstrate two critical strengths:
- Mastery of modern delivery practices – the ability to apply the latest frameworks (change management, agile, PRINCE2), tools (AI, eliciting requirements), and methods to deliver value at speed.
- Strong Power Skills – the communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities that allow you to build trust and influence stakeholders.
In other words, the “ideal candidate” is one who blends technical delivery know-how with human skills that unlock real business outcomes.
Redundancy packages: an opportunity to uplift
What many people overlook is that most redundancy packages include funding or allowances to invest in further education. This isn’t just a financial benefit; it’s an opportunity to future-proof your career.
By uplifting your skills now, you not only increase your employability but also signal to future employers that you’re proactive, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning.
Where to start
If you’re considering how to make your next move count, now is the time to:
- Learn or refresh delivery frameworks – agile, PRINCE2, and lean-agile practices remain in high demand across industries.
- Develop critical Power Skills (soft skills) – negotiation, stakeholder engagement, conflict resolution, and leadership are often the deciding factors in who gets hired.
- Showcase value delivery – employers want evidence that you can deliver results, not just manage tasks.
How PM-Partners can help
At PM-Partners, we’ve designed a range of courses tailored for professionals navigating change. Whether you’re strengthening your delivery toolkit or sharpening the Power Skills (previously known as soft skills) that make you stand out, our programs are built to help you turn uncertainty into opportunity.
If you’ve recently been made redundant, consider how these learning opportunities could help position you for your next role. The investment you make in yourself today can be the bridge to your next opportunity tomorrow.
If you’re open to work, don’t just update your résumé, update your capability. The market is tough, but the right skills and mindset will always be in demand.
Turn change into your next opportunity with PM-Partners.
Explore our most popular courses designed to help you re-skill, upskill, and stand out:
- Agile training – build confidence in today’s most in-demand delivery practices
- PRINCE2® certification – master one of the world’s most recognised project management frameworks
- Power Skills programs – previously known as soft skills, these courses strengthen your ability to lead, influence, and engage stakeholders
The investment you make in yourself today could be the bridge to your next opportunity tomorrow.
Quinn is a highly capable manager with a solid Agile transformation background backed by a human resource learning and development education. His industry experience includes seven years with the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and the Westpac Group specialising in change and productivity initiatives within various Agile transformations that underpin business learning and market demand.
Quinn’s focus is on driving new and innovative solutions to uplift business capability through the design and development of critical skills and knowledge across an organisation. These projects can range in size and complexity, with multiple internal and external stakeholders engaged to deliver a range of learning solutions to assist in Agile transformation.
