The Foundation of a Good Outplacement Service
Outplacement services have undergone a profound transformation in recent years. Being made redundant as little as 20 years ago had a slight stigma attached to it. However, with the need for greater company flexibility and movement towards a more project management style of operations, employees accept that change is inevitable and no job is now safe. The announcement of a merger or takeover, reorganisation or restructure, cut back or relocation is almost expected. Even the so-called safe public service jobs no longer offer the “job for life” status.
In the past, outplacement services were predominantly about managing the initial shock and stress. It almost acted as a counselling service, whereby the person being made redundant would be told the news and then led to the room with the outplacement consultant who encouraged the person to share his/her feelings.
Empowering Career Transitions: Fast-Tracking Success in Modern Outplacement Services
Today, outplacement is all about, ‘My job is ending—how can I quickly and effectively secure a new, suitable position? This is not the case with everyone, granted, the affected individual, may choose to take redundancy as an opportunity to explore other opportunities of which the consultant needs to be responsive to.
The cornerstone of exceptional outplacement services lies in swiftly and effectively guiding individuals toward new career opportunities, ensuring their next stage is a resounding success. Spending hours filling in questionnaires and counselling is no longer what employees facing redundancy are seeking. They want to immediately feel and recognise that new career opportunities exist and that action is being taken to gain these opportunities on their behalf.
Outplacement Companies Near You
When you think of outplacement, prestigious firms like Penna and LHH often come to mind. Yet, today’s dynamic landscape demands innovative solutions that go beyond traditional models. As with most big consultancies they have focused on diversifying and tried re-branding outplacement and calling it “career transition”. They have always tended to focus on the needs of senior executives and directors and only be able to provide group outplacement to the lower echelons of the company.
Think of an outplacement company and you think of prestigious city offices with computer terminals dotted around and large leather comfy chairs in carefully designed sound protected rooms. If you still think of outplacement like this, take a few moments to have a look at your phone or tablet. You may discover that you can do all the things on your phone, that you can perform in the outplacement consultant’s plush premises. Local outplacement offices are on the decrease and are being replaced with remote offices by companies such as Career Consultants. At Career Consultants, we’ve revolutionised outplacement by offering affordable, cutting-edge packages that empower every employee, regardless of rank, to thrive in their next career move. Remotely delivered outplacement is now the norm and more popular that sitting face to face with someone who looks as though they retired years ago.
London-Based Outplacement Consultants
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Outplacement Service Costs
Many outplacement firms adopt the stepped approach. They have a standard service and then depending on the seniority of the person within the company they offer more and more expensive packages. However, from the outplacement service providers perspective, helping a senior executive finding a new role is no different to a recent career starter. In fact, sometimes it requires less time and assistance.
At Career Consultants, we don’t discriminate between different roles or different sectors of the business. Our outplacement services starts from £950 per person and includes everything an individual requires to secure a job quickly. If the person is considering running their own business, we provide a different package. The basic package includes sufficient telephone/Skype consultation but this can always be topped up, if required. Equally, we are able to extend the length of support beyond 3 months but this is rarely required. Our specialism is helping individuals to secure an exciting new job in the shortest time frame possible.
Top Outplacement Firms
Top firm is always an interesting concept. Does it mean “top price”? If so, we suggest that you call the long-established city firms Penna and LHH. If ‘top’ refers to the firm that delivers the best results for the outplaced individual, you need to consider a different option.
At Career Consultants we believe in personal service. We believe that the person offering the support is important and we provide our services so that each individual gains from the wealth of experience that our leading consultants can offer. If this means that the individual, irrespective of previous position within the company, would benefit from talking directly with lead consultant Sarah Berry, we organise this.
London Outplacement Services
Search online and you will find a different selection of outplacement companies to choose from than if you spoke to someone who has been in HR for years.
Much of job hunting success these days is related to improving the visibility of the individual online. Afterall, if no one can find the individual’s CV, there is little or no chance of the person being selected for the next stage of the recruitment process. Getting your name to the top of searches such as LinkedIn and the job boards is therefore a key element that we help our clients with.
Proven Expertise: Leveraging Top Search Rankings for Successful Career Placements
When an outplacement service ranks highly for a term like ‘London outplacement services,’ it showcases a deep understanding of how to optimise visibility—an essential skill for helping individuals succeed in their job searches. If you found us through a Google search, it’s a clear indication that we can apply the same expertise to ensure recruiters find your profile in their candidate searches.
In the competitive job market, achieving top rankings on Google is far more challenging than on job boards or LinkedIn. Therefore, choosing a London outplacement service that excels in online visibility gives you a significant advantage in standing out to potential employers.
What Our Clients Say: Success Stories in Outplacement
“As Managing Director of a Central London property company, I was looking for a change of direction and fresh challenge. Sarah and her team were magnificent in helping me to define what I wanted to achieve, prepare a meaningful CV, enhance my LinkedIn profile, and secure suitable roles. Their support was invaluable in presenting myself confidently at interviews. I highly recommend Sarah and her team to anyone preparing for the next step in their career.”
“During our company’s restructure, which involved several redundancies, Sarah’s services were a crucial support to those impacted. She provided confidence and guidance to re-enter the job market, helping with CV redesign, LinkedIn profile updates, and mock interview practice. I highly recommend Sarah’s service to anyone navigating a career transition or simply wanting to keep their professional profiles up to date.”
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Unified Expertise: Tailored Solutions for Every Career Transition
Career Consultants and London Outplacement are part of the same dedicated team, offering tailored services to meet both individual and business needs. While Career Consultants focuses on supporting individuals in their career transitions, London Outplacement provides comprehensive outplacement solutions for businesses. Explore our specialised services below to find the right support for you.
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