The Wall Street Journal recently published an article regarding the effectiveness of Outplacement. Outplacement is a service, paid for by an employer, to help their laid off workers prepare for job search. The benefit of this service is that it is of no cost to the individual and often provides them with help drafting a resume, and launching a search. The draw back is that the individual doesn’t choose the program suited to their needs and timeframe. Outplacement programs are often set by the former employer well before a lay off occurs. The difference between an outplacement firm and a career mananagement firm is that the jobseekers works together with a career consultant to design a program specific to their needs and timeframe. Whether it’s launching a job search, assessing a completely new career, or evaluating entrepreneurship, a career management firms work with 1 individual at a time to make career decisions and develop a plan consistent with their long term career and life goals. It’s not just about finding a job, it’s about proactive development, management and planning that helps professionals realize rewarding careers – for a lifetime.
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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Outplacement
The Wall Street Journal recently published an article regarding the effectiveness of Outplacement. Outplacement is a service, paid for by an employer, to help their laid off workers prepare for job search. The benefit of this service is that it is of no cost to the individual and often provides them with help drafting a resume, and launching a search. The draw back is that the individual doesn’t choose the program suited to their needs and timeframe. Outplacement programs are often set by the former employer well before a lay off occurs. The difference between an outplacement firm and a career mananagement firm is that the jobseekers works together with a career consultant to design a program specific to their needs and timeframe. Whether it’s launching a job search, assessing a completely new career, or evaluating entrepreneurship, a career management firms work with 1 individual at a time to make career decisions and develop a plan consistent with their long term career and life goals. It’s not just about finding a job, it’s about proactive development, management and planning that helps professionals realize rewarding careers – for a lifetime.