Outplacement Consultancy                     Helping your people

                                                               to career success

Typical Outplacement Content

Step 1 . . .   Career review, behavioural profiling, making choices

Working with you on a one-to-one basis, your consultant will help you gain  . . .

· an increased appreciation of what you are best at and why

· a full understanding of what type of job suits you the most

· identify what aspects of your work generates the most job satisfaction

· a clearer picture of what motivates you

· a broader understanding of a wider range of careers suitable for you

· find a better work-life balance

· identify the right work environments

· insight into your professional skills, personality traits and passions

· find not just a job but a rewarding, fulfilling future - making your dreams a reality

 

You will receive  ...           

·    a personalised list of careers suggestions

·    information about work activities and entry routes

·    information on training, pay, recruitment agencies, jobs and job search sites

In essence, all the information to help you make informed choices about your future

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Step 2 . . .   Preparing the CV

An expert CV resume writer will get to know, and ensure your CV resume matches, your prospective employer´s preferences.

Content - your consultant will ensure the CV . . .

·    is explicitly informative and relevant to the targeted job role 

·    cites examples of qualifications, skills and experience

·    positions you at the right level in the market, and sets the right tone

·    is specific and quantitative - ensuring optimum credibility

·    substantiates achievements - clearly yet succinctly outlining what you did to

     achieve results and add value

·    contain text that projects your confident, polished and professional image.

Presentation . . . your consultant will ensure the CV has great eye-catching design . .

·    create a stylish, streamlined, visually appealing format - using space to

     optimise eye flow and keep recruiters riveted to the page

·    emphasise important information with a touch of colour - so that even

     avid skim readers take a second look

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Step 3 . . .    Writing letters

Getting your application letter right is crucial to making a good first impression and is    often the only opportunity to position yourself prior to being selected for an interview

 

Your consultant will guide you through the Key Steps . . .

 

·    researching potential employers to discover their goals, culture and

     likely problems

·    design a format this is welcoming and encourages continuous eye flow

·    if an advertised post, study the job profile to gain an in-depth insight

     into the role

·    identify and write about your strengths – the ones that match the role

·    include one or two examples that demonstrate your initiative

·    convey what you have to offer to add value to the company

·    include sufficient information to encourage the reader to want to learn

     more

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Step 4 . . .    Networking

Your consultant with advise you how to begin to network and how to continue - a job search technique that is highly recommended, networking can often open up career opportunities in an intensely competitive job market - with too many candidates chasing too few jobs

 

Carried out effectively, networking can be a means of tapping into the 'hidden' job market - those positions that haven't yet been released to recruitment agencies or reached the    paper classifieds

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Step 5 . . .   Jobsearch and understanding the Job Market

Your consultant will help you to …

… understand the status of the job market in your area of interest, will help uncover the unadvertised job market and provide up-to-date information on the current market status, together with lists of useful contacts.

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Step 6 . . .    Interview preparation

With your personal consultant, you will fine tune the skills necessary to build a rapportwith interviewers, and demonstrate your ability and confidence through innovative communication techniques.

Your consultant will prepare you to . . 

·    think ahead to anticipate the information interviewers require 

·    take control of your nerves and convey a confident manner

·    adapt your tone and emphasis to convey different meaning

·    build into the conversation examples of your competencies and achievements

·    provide a compelling insight into your skills and how you add value

·    use positive phraseology which places you in charge

·    handle the trickiest questions with confidence and polish 

·    build rapport by using the power of your voice to add impact and be influential

·    communicate effectively and present your ideas for maximum effect

·   address any weak areas in your background without jeopardising your

    success

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To find out more about how we can work with you to develop the best outplacement strategy for your people, send an email or call 0871 218 1005