I resigned from my job without another job.

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September 29,2021 at 1:48AM UTC

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I resigned from my job without another job. Will this make it difficult for me to get another role?

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AnonymousSeptember 29,2021 at 2:02AM UTC
Depends on your industry and where you live and how strong your network is.
NataliaSeptember 29,2021 at 2:41AM UTC
It's okay, many people are doing this as we speak. There are many factors that come into play. But if you need another job start looking as many are hiring. And it can take some time as everyone's interview process is different.
Deborah MitchellSeptember 29,2021 at 2:56AM UTC
Depends on what you say when you interview. It may not.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistSeptember 29,2021 at 3:24AM UTC
It definitely could. It probably would matter more if we weren't in the middle of the Great Resignation. A lot also depends on what you do and how in demand that is.
AnonymousSeptember 29,2021 at 3:29AM UTC
I don’t think so! I did this a few months ago. I wanted a small break before I started working again. I was able to land another job within a month. It really gave me the time and energy to focus On applications, customized cover letters, really researching the places I was interviewing.
Nic Frick | Career Coach for New MomsSeptember 29,2021 at 4:07AM UTC
We are trained to think that we can't leave a job without another one lined up.
And it becomes difficult to find another role when we don't have one because we become less confident and see it as something wrong and we bring that energy to the interview and job search.
If you're happy with why you resigned and can talk about it in a confident way, all good. If not, you may want to hire a coach or talk it through with a friend so that YOU believe it's OK. Good luck and congratulations on your resignation!
Jackie GhedineSeptember 29,2021 at 11:24AM UTC
No. It will not at all.
It's all about your story. I left my job because I wanted to focus on finding the right job aligning with my skills and my values and I couldn't do so while employed