Outplacement is a program that is offered to individuals who are leaving an organization. Most often employees are downsized, but it can just as easily be due to a buyout, a plant closing, reorganization or poor performance. Outplacement services, typically paid for by a company, can be offered as different packages usually differentiated by Senior Executives receiving a more intensive level of program. Participation in Outplacement Services is a worthwhile investment by the company for helping the transitioning employee(s) and often includes the following:
Free Outplacement Services – are paid for by the company so take advantage.
Highly Qualified Consultants provide support, current job search strategies, high quality resume, and the materials that are needed to launch a productive job search. They help the new job searcher identify goals and provide the strategies needed for a successful career transition. They are a sounding board to listen to ideas and emotions while respectfully offering professional opinions keeping individuals grounded. They can help an entrepreneur with a start-up, a consultant build a practice, an individual wanting to switch career direction, an older worker looking to shift into active retirement.
Outplacement Services can be delivered in the following ways:
- Individual Coaching
- Virtual Assistance via webinars and telephone consultation
- Workshops providing job search tips
Emotional Support – While most consultants are not trained counselors, it still helps to have someone who will listen and be a personal advocate during a career transition.
Action Plan – Receive help in mapping out a game plan identifying goals, objectives, and target dates ensuring a more successful job search.
Accountability – It’s great to have someone to safeguard that “homework assignments” involving tasks such as contacting companies, recruiters, or network connections are contacted; that cover letters or other correspondence, etc. are completed.
Professionally Developed Resume – Opportunity to receive a newly designed and crafted resume reflecting distinctive accomplishments and skills. Have an in-depth conversation with client regarding core competencies and expertise.
Behavioral Interviewing – Practice and learn the best way of mastering an interview, especially those requiring explanations of how one thinks and make decisions.
Networking – Assistance in improving network connections is vital to a job search. *It has been proven that most people get their new opportunity through networking.* 70+ percent. Below are some common concerns:
- How extensive is one’s network?
- How far is one’s reach in the community?
- How can one’s network be extended?
- What organizational, community, or professional meetups should be attended in order to meet people who might be helpful in finding the next best opportunity?
Salary Requirements / Offer Letters – Beneficial areas of coaching include learning how to answer questions about salary requirements and how to negotiate offers