Helping you thrive in uncertain times

Surviving The Gap helps people who are out of work, returning after a gap or working out what comes next. We combine human support, practical learning and tools that help people make use of their real experience with confidence.

For Individuals 

Workshops & training

Learn practical techniques to help manage the stresses of job seeking and career change, and organise your job search. Update your digital and remote-working skills, and build everyday habits that boost productivity and employability.

Workshops & training 
Surviving The Gap workshops and training

Reset and rebuild

Lunchtime talks

Reset and Rebuild lunchtime talks explore emotional self-care for people navigating job search, career change, freelance uncertainty, redundancy, or difficult work experiences. Each talk examines a particular emotional situation, providing insights and practical tips and techniques that will enable you to acknowledge, address, and move forward.

Reset and rebuild 
Reset and rebuild lunchtime talks

One-to-one coaching

A supportive place to talk through your specific situation, identify priorities, consider options, and identify next steps.

One-to-one coaching 
Surviving The Gap one-to-one coaching sessions

Surviving The Gap: Career Core

Turn your work experience into a strong, authentic, targeted CV

Surviving The Gap Career Core AI CV builder

Create a single authoritative Core Record of your career, with every fact checked for accuracy and cross-checked for consistency, and to generate from it CVs targeted for specific roles.

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Upcoming events

  • Workshop

    Reset and Rebuild: Self-Care That Sticks

    Wednesday, 28th October, 2026

    13:00–14:00 (UK time)

    An exploration of practical, small, realistic habits that help protect your energy, attention, and ability to keep moving forward, ensuring self-care when life and work feel uncertain.. Workshop details.

    Free Reserve your place 

  • Workshop

    Surviving The Gap : Career Choices and Options

    Tuesday, 10th November, 2026

    19:00–21:00 (UK time)

    An exploration of your skills and preferences, and to consider what you want to be doing work-wise and what form your work life should take. Workshop details.

    £3 Get tickets 

  • Workshop

    Reset and Rebuild: Imposter Syndrome

    Wednesday, 11th November, 2026

    13:00–14:00 (UK time)

    An examination of imposter syndrome and techniques to prevent self-doubt from making all of your decisions for you.. Workshop details.

    Free Reserve your place 

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