Career Transition and Outplacement Services

Our Outplacement Services

We offer customized outplacement and career transition support services based on the departing employee’s seniority level and situation. The career transition services listed below constitute the foundation of every engagement; however, the structure, focus, and depth vary according to the seniority of the role.

1. Job Search Strategy Formation

   We work with each employee to create a search strategy that targets jobs in their field of expertise, according to their skills and desired industry. We monitor the talent market in each employee’s field as we go, so the strategy reflects current demand, realistic timelines, and the sectors where their experience carries the most weight.

   We also help identify internal redeployment opportunities within the current organization where the employer is open to it, so high-performing personnel can move into a different function rather than leaving the company altogether.

2. Online Job Search Tools

   Today, most job seekers need internet connectivity to participate in modern job search and hiring processes. We offer tools and intelligence tailored to where each employee is in their search. For non-management personnel, that includes access to labor market data and private job search platforms. For senior leaders, it includes employer research briefings, executive search market statistics, and referrals to confidential opportunities and retained search firms.

3. Assessment Tools

   Our personality tests and skill assessments assist transitioning employees in finding their aptitudes and preferences.

4. Career Documents and Personal Branding

   We help prepare the written materials all employees are required to submit to be considered for their desired position. For most, this means a refined résumé, targeted cover letters, and an updated LinkedIn profile. For senior executives, we create executive biographies, board-ready CVs, and positioning materials that are shares through board nominating committees and retained search companies.

5. Counseling and Support Forums

   Dealing with career transitions or job loss can be emotionally taxing. We provide support forums and one-on-one counseling to help employees get through this challenging time and move on with confidence.

6. Individual Career Coaching

   We organize virtual one-on-one sessions with experienced career coaches to help job seekers discover their limits and strengths, evaluate their professional goals, and prepare for their next move. Typically, these one-on-one meetings will focus on topics such as using social media for job searches, personal branding, and salary negotiation. Coaching for senior candidates includes topics such as board preparation, executive presence, second-act planning, and the equity, stock, and severance concerns related to senior-level transfers.

7. Interview Preparation Support

   Job seekers receive coaching on technique, feedback, and practice interviews to help them prepare for the type of interviews they will actually face. Sessions with senior professionals include preparation for board interviews, panel discussions with investors and entrepreneurs, and the longer, multi-phase recruiting processes common to executive roles.

8. Relocation Assistance

   For people who want or need to relocate for work, we provide logistical support and information about new areas and career opportunities.

9. Retirement Transition Aid

   We give advice to employees who are considering retirement that covers financial planning and post-retirement activities. For senior executives transitioning from full-time roles, we create clear pathways for charitable or portfolio careers, board service, advisory and fractional appointments, and governance roles.

Why Choose Us as Your Outplacement Partner?

Our outplacement services offer many benefits to companies and workers alike, such as:

Cost Savings

We can help you avoid unemployment insurance costs and potential lawsuits, saving you money. Our outplacement consulting services also assist in reducing unemployment claims by helping laid-off workers find new employment quickly.

Customized Services

We tailor our outplacement services to meet the specific requirements of laid-off employees, which enhances the efficacy and success of the support they receive.

Internal Talent Retention

We help identify roles inside the company itself for displaced employees whenever possible, so the organization can retain valuable institutional knowledge and skills instead of losing them to the market.

Protects Company Reputation

Providing outplacement assistance to former employees can help preserve or even enhance your brand reputation. It shows your business genuinely cares about its workforce, even in tough circumstances.

Reduces Legal Liability

Working with an outplacement firm may lessen the risk of litigation from former employees who are angry because they didn’t receive support during their transition.

Raises Morale

Seeing former colleagues being looked after during a career transition can increase morale and productivity among the workers who are staying on because it shows that they will also be offered support should they need to leave the company.

Opportunities for Networking

Outplacement firms work closely with talent acquisition teams to assist displaced employees in making connections with potential employers, HR professionals, hiring managers, and industry contacts. Our global network also enables us to assist departing employees in exploring new opportunities in areas they may not have otherwise considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We provide outplacement assistance to all employees regardless of age, gender, religion, and ethnic background, giving them the tools to overcome hurdles they might face when finding new work.

By offering outplacement programs, businesses look after their outgoing workers, show their dedication to corporate responsibility, protect their brand name, and reduce risk.

Connect with Keller Executive Search today to learn how our outplacement services can help your former employees move forward with as little disruption to their careers as possible.