Our «Group Outplacement Basic» offers pragmatic support for employees affected by downsizing to help them prepare for their job search.
We advise management teams and/or the HR departments during planning and preparation for major job cuts.
Services comprise
- ½- or full-day group workshop covering the following content
- My career objectives (what can I offer the market, what do I want, which job suits me?).
- How do I design a marketable resume?
- How do I compose an impactful cover letter?
- What comprises a professional application dossier?
- How do I use social media in the search process?
- What are the most important search-channels and processes?
- How do I master job interviews and networking meetings?
- Individual consultations following the workshops to address any personal and/or confidential issues.
- Presentation and handouts including worksheets and templates
Outcomes
- Employees can successfully navigate the job market and find a suitable position
- Employees have received expert advice regarding individual personal and confidential matters
Our «Group Outplacement Standard» offers broad support for employees affected by downsizing supporting them in their professional reorientation and job search.
We advise management teams and/or the HR departments during planning and preparation for major job cuts. As required, we may take over the overall project management.
Services comprise
- 3 to 4 group workshops (½- or full-day) covering the following content
- My situation (what can i offer the market, what do I want, which position suits me?)
- Self-marketing (including CV, cover letter, application dossier, social media profile, references).
- My search strategy (including search channels, open and hidden job market, recruiters and headhunters, target companies, networking approach)
- Job interviews and networking discussions (preparation and simulation of upcoming interviews and networking discussions)
- Handbook with worksheets, examples, and templates
- Individual consultations following the workshops to address any personal and/or confidential issues.
Outcomes
- A comprehensive separation communication is established
- The individual is aware of what they offer (e.g., key-competencies, strengths, interests) the market and professional goals are clearly defined
- Professional application documents as well as social media profiles (LinkedIn) are available
- The individual market strategy has been developed
- Ability to successfully handlel job interviews and network discussions
- Employees have received expert advice regarding individual personal and confidential matters
Our «Group Outplacement Full» offers comprehensive and individual support for employees affected by downsizing, helping them in their professional reorientation and job search. The basic principles are worked on together in group workshops. In addition, the individuals are offered a 1:1 counseling, which is targeted and tailored to the needs of the individual employee.
We advise management teams and/or the HR departments on suitable measures and communication, prepare managers for termination interviews and take over project planning and -management from the beginning to the end of the project, including regular feedback on the outcome/success of the professional reorientations.
Services comprise
- Preparation of managers for termination conversations
- Participation in staff information events and, as required, first support and crisis intervention on site
- 4 full day group workshops covering the following content
- My situation (what can i offer the market, what do I want, which position suits me?)
- Self-marketing (including CV, cover letter, application dossier, social media profile, references).
- My search strategy (including search channels, open and hidden job market, recruiters and headhunters, target companies, networking approach)
- Job interviews and networking discussions (preparation and simulation of upcoming interviews and networking discussions)
- Handbook with worksheets, examples, and templates
- 5-10 individual consultations for individual support during the process of professional reorientation
Outcomes
- Separation analysis and reasons for separation have been reflected upon and a coherent exit communication has been formulated.
- A personal career assessment (resources, experience and skills, values, career ambition and suitable work environment) has been completed, new perspectives have been developed
- A clear "skills inventory" for positioning on the job market has been created
- A 360°-degree feedback as well as a profile of strengths and development areas in the professional context are available
- Professional objectives (desired function, industry, employer) as well as the ideal work environment are defined and and can be clearly articulated
- Professional application documents, social media profiles and self-branding have been developed
- Reference sources are professionally briefed
- Market research techniques are clear, and a target company list is defined
- The techniques of handling the hidden job market and conducting target-oriented networking meetings are known and practiced
- Attitude and appearance in job interviews have been prepared and practiced.
- Job offers may be evaluated along a predefined decision matrix, offers may be negotiated and the decision for the right job may be made.
