Group Outplacement Program

This program is designed as a two day seminar discussing these topic areas

The Goals of Outplacement:

  • Preparing For The Job Marketing
  • Examining Your Skills And Abilities
  • Job Satisfaction
  • Competitive Edge - The Techniques Of Selling

What will be Discussed:

I. Getting Ready For The Job Market

  • Identifying What You Know - Your Job Assets
  • What Are Your Accomplishments in Work?
  • What Are Your Transferable Job Skills?
  • Producing Your Resume
II. Getting Interviews
  • Contacts: The Hidden Job Market
  • Advertisements
  • Employment Agencies
III. Getting the Job: Interviewing
  • Preparation
  • Answering Questions
  • The Important Rules for Success

OUTPLACEMENT PROGRAM OUTLINE

Introduction/Welcome
Table of Contents
Job Loss/Feelings/Coping
Job Search Process
Budgeting During Your Job Search

A. Getting Ready: Organizing the Job Search

  • Reason for Leaving
  • References
  • Self Evaluation/Skills Identification/Job Targeting

B. Creating the Resume

  • Types of Resumes
  • Format and Content: Do's and Don'ts
  • Job Data/Work History
  • Accomplishments
  • Resume Preparation (Putting It All Together)
  • Sample Resumes

C. Getting Interviews

  • Researching the Job Market/Targeting
  • Networking: Informational and Contact Interviews
  • Employment Agencies
  • Ads
  • Telephone Techniques
  • Letter Writing/Samples

D. Interviewing

  • Preparation; Researching the Company
  • Questions: Answering and Asking
  • Dressing for the Occasion
  • After the Interview: Notes and Letters

E. Appendices

  • Application Form/I9
  • Research Sources
  • Time Planning Form