July 2008
In
the midst of an e-explosion with e-resumes, e-networking, e-conferencing and
e-recruiting, is there a place for one-on-one coaching in the job transition
process? After all, most successful leaders and managers have been through
one or two job transitions! How much need is there for a real person to work
with the staff you are letting go?
Having
recently managed a significant layoff, there were several impacted staff who
saw little need for personalized outplacement services provided by our firm
and then within weeks took full advantage of those services. Here are some
numbers to remember when deciding whether or not to provide a one-on-one,
tutorial-based, job-transition support as a component of a severance
package.
20%
of the openings in the job market are filled by recruiters who work
exclusively on behalf of the company. Transitioning staff, who limit their
employment search efforts to recruiter contacts, dramatically reduce their
employment exposure and opportunities.
95%
of self-written resumes are missing critical information that differentiates their contribution from the competition and makes this
critical document less of a brand statement to their buying audience. Why?
It’s human nature for clients to take their best strengths for granted and
overlook successes and language that best articulates their real value to
their target market.
65%
of the clients find their next position through activating and expanding
their network and visibility during their transition. It’s not surprising
when you recog-nize that in a fast-paced work world, leaders and managers
rely more heavily on personal and professional connections in hiring
decisions. The sound bites and strategies crafted with a seasoned consultant
optimize networking meetings and the client’s chances of being remembered
and referred into opportunities that fit.
85%
of our clients take full advantage of the services being funded by the company. Our
feedback suggests that the primary reason clients stay with these programs
is the value they receive from working with a transition expert who is
totally dedicated to their success. This
one-on-one, tutorial approach affords each client the benefit of
perspectives, skill development, advice and support that are customized to
their needs, schedule and challenges.
45
minutes with an experienced job transition coach will clarify the benefits of a personalized approach to outplacement services. No sales
pitch, but a real conversation about job transition, the challenges and
opportunities, and what really works.
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Making a job transition is a significant life and financial investment. The next several years of investment in a new position could easily involve a Million Dollars in compensation, benefits, learning, and growth. It makes good sense to get the best possible assistance in making an investment of this magnitude.
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Phone: 952.525.1475
Email: Organizational-Innovations@oipartners.net