Individual Outplacement

Outplacement and Career Transition Services for Individuals

Human Resource Management, Inc. recognizes the unique needs and considerations that individuals face when embarking on a career transition alone.  That is why we tailor for each individual a custom plan that is proactive, results-oriented, and approached with a sense of urgency. 

Human Resource Management, Inc. offers several types of customized individual outplacement programs:

Individual Programs

• Senior Executive Program which is unlimited in duration and includes coaching by a senior career transition advisor; an image coach; and a personal computer consultant to ensure maximum benefit of technology.
• Executive and Managerial Programs
• Individual Programs

Program Elements

Each individual program includes the following professional, technical, and clerical services:

Initial Meeting

• Immediate on-site consultation to both the management and separated employee.
• Personal meeting with the employee to provide program materials, to address the realities of job loss, and to develop a schedule for initiating the career transition process
• Discussion of program components and career options.

Career Assessment

• One of several unique assessment tools are utilized to assist each executive in identifying key professional attributes.
• Other tools may be used to assess motivation, the "driver" of career success.
• Feedback and discussion is offered to assist in making crucial career decisions.

Strategy Development

• A career transition target is defined based on key factors determined in personal assessment.
• Informational interviewing coaching increases awareness, confidence, and visibility.
• After target is defined, the method for pursuing it is determined accordingly: traditional job search, career change, self-employment/consulting, retirement, or business start-up.

Executing Strategy

• Identifying strengths and communicating them effectively.
• Overcoming any weaknesses or employment obstacles.
• Learning time management and self-organization as it applies to the job search process.
• Setting up a personalized strategy including the creation of a database for mailing.
• Practicing effective interviewing methods and negotiating new employment contracts.
• Applying advanced Internet and research techniques.
• Implementing practical job search techniques as warranted: networking, recruiters, advertisements, and other methodologies.
• Establishing long-range career planning.

Producing Marketing Materials

• Our consultants will prepare professional resumes and cover letters as "selling tools" that highlight accomplishments and competitive advantages.

Administrative Support

• Appropriate executive-level office facilities with necessary office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, personalized voicemail) are made available.
• Administrative assistance is provided for message taking, word processing, letter mailing, and research help.
• Computers with Internet accessed databases, including tutoring for all programs and technologies.
• Resources such as newspapers, on-line and hard copy directories and other publications are offered.

Additional Services

• Roundtable discussions to augment individual sessions and offer support.
• Market introductions lend momentum to a search by making a personal introduction to key hiring authorities (for executive-level searches only).
• Our highly accessible staff is available to meet whenever a candidate has a need.

To learn more about our group and individual outplacement and career transition services, please contact us for more information and a complimentary no-obligation evaluation and service proposal.

Charles Wilkinson, SPHR
Carolyn Campbell
Human Resource Management, Inc.
(205) 978-7198 office
1-866-947-2727 toll free
charles@HRMasap.com
carolyn@HRMasap.com