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Outplacement – a small selection of Case Studies: 

Client background

The company decided to relocate their Cheadle office and,  on the recommendation of one of our former clients, contacted A Perfect CV to provide consultancy to those employees choosing not to move with the company

The Finance Director requested a programme for a board member, financial accountant, accounting, secretarial and administrative staff. 

All the people involved had been with the company for many years and they were upset at the thought of leaving, breaking up their team – and expressed feelings of sadness, anxiety and uncertainty.

The programme

In consultation with the HR Director, we designed a programme that was tailored to each employee´s individual needs

Over the course of two weeks we met regularly and built a rapport with the staff

We carried out career reviews, identified transferable skills and work preferences, and produced CVs and letters for all the staff

At the specific request of the secretarial and administrative staff, we added interview   coaching to the programme to help to reduce nervousness and build confidence as they had not been through the selection processes for quite some time

The outcome

We received a 100% positive feedback from all concerned.

The one to one, personal approach was singled out as the most valued aspect of the   service we provided

Many of the people involved had expressed doubts about finding new employment      after having been with the company for so long; they needn´t have worried as all         started fresh careers within a short period of time

Feedback

“Your consultancy came highly recommended by a business associate and that was sufficient reason to go with you.

“I knew I'd made the right choice when my colleagues provided such positive feedback and became so much more optimistic about their marketable skills and job prospects.”

Marian, Clariant UK.

Client background

The company´s strategy was to relocate their UK manufacturing facility to India and the Managing Director, John Regan - a former client and fellow MBA – requested help for the Production Manager and 45 production operatives – most of whom had been with the company for decades

The programme

Over the course of two weeks we worked on site individually with all personnel to identify their skills, produce CVs and write speculative letters – ensuring that they were well equipped to approach new employers in the area

The outcome

A number of staff were so pleased with their CVs and letters that they subsequently attended our offices in Hale to receive coaching in interview techniques

Feedback

"Many thanks for your team's support during the downsizing programme. Your expertise has made a tremendous difference to the future well being of those staff leaving, and to the commitment, morale and confidence of those remaining."

John Regan, Managing Director, British Trimmings, Stockport

"The help your team provided to my operational staff was superb. It was a relief to have external support at a time when my workload was at full capacity. The CVs identified the transferable skills and helped almost everyone to readjust to the employment market - some after a lifetime here at British Trimmings."

Phil Edwards, Operations Manager, British Trimmings, Leek.

Client background

The company wanted to support the smooth transition of a senior executive, five managers and eight administrators into new careers

The programme

At our Cheshire office we worked individually with each person over a three month period – providing a mixture of career reviews, CVs, advert response letters and interview coaching

The outcome

Everyone secured new employment within a few weeks

Feedback

"Thank you for your expert guidance, just what my colleagues and I needed. The CVs, letters and interview made the difference and we've all found new jobs."

Pam, British Red Cross, Knutsford

Client background

The bank´s new strategy resulted in the displacement of a senior-level Bank Manager with almost twenty-five years service

The programme

Providing one-to-one consultancy we undertook an in-depth review of his skills and       identified his key competencies -  commercial acumen, business development,          negotiation, networking, team leadership, relationship building and much more 

Money was not the main criteria - at this stage in his life he was seeking  fresh challenges and something that would be more fulfilling and meaningful

The outcome

Within 6 weeks our client secured a role as manager of a well known children's charity

Feedback

The client was so pleased he recommended our services to numerous colleagues within the bank – in fact we have since helped more than 20 mid to senior-level colleagues across the bank´s branch network to change career or to achieve positive results during their annual assessments

Selection of individual clients . . .

The consensus of opinion from all my colleagues is - absolutely great!

John, Ericsson Telecommunications, Manchester

Thought you may like to know I have just received my first invitation for interview (from first application) from one of Britain's leading pharmaceutical companies. This was a speculative application with no application form therefore I believe the quality of the CV will have played an important role. THANKS!. Hope all is well and A Perfect CV is going strong.

Stuart Hamilton, Engineering Graduate, Scotland

Thanks for the CV and letter. You've matched my skills exactly to their requirements, and highlighted my most relevant achievements. Just great! Will be using your services again soon no doubt!!!

Danielle - Promotions Manager, Wirral

I am delighted with my CV!  Please go ahead and send to James Metzger - thank you for this. You'll receive contact from my good friend, Alizon soon. She is a scientist. I hope you will be able to help her too! I'll keep in touch! Warmest regards

Jackie - Facilities Manager - Huntindon

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