Overcoming Job Loss presents: Working with a Career Transition Firm and a Career Coach Prepared by EBC Services for Overcoming Job Loss (c) 2016

What is a Career Transition Firm? A career transition or outplacement firm helps an individual who has lost their job by providing a variety of services designed to improve their ability to find a new job. Your company may provide you with services for several months Opportunities available to you: Learn about the present job market Upgrade your interview skills Update your resume and professional presentation Learn how to use social media effectively Learn how to use professional networking sites Identify positive, clear steps you can take to move forward Prepared by EBC Services for Overcoming Job Loss (c) 2016

What can a Career Transition Firm offer you? Provide a professional office environment Available during regular working hours Phone, desk space and internet access Work with a professional career coach or career counsellor Interact with other professionals Seminars and training events generally held at the firm’s offices Be exposed to people from other industries and backgrounds Experience different points of view Networking Develop new professional relationships Learn new skills others are using in their job search Learn how to market yourself . Prepared by EBC Services for Overcoming Job Loss (c) 2016

What will a Career Coach/Career Counsellor do? Meet with you privately to discuss your situation Review your resume and professional profile Recommend various resume styles and content changes Discuss your goals, objectives and career choices with you Encourage you to participate in training and networking sessions Welcome you to social networking events in their offices Help you to access any reading materials, documents, their website Be available to you on the phone, or in the office to answer questions and provide guidance as you attend interviews Encourage you to explore new ideas and opportunities Prepared by EBC Services for Overcoming Job Loss (c) 2016

Increase your knowledge of the job market Make the most of this opportunity to learn about any changes to job seeking such as: where to find jobs, letter writing, on-line applications Learn new skills and practice them (interview, negotiation, contracting) Incorporate these new skills into your communication approach and style Build your confidence up by attending and participating in seminars Learn about social media – professional and personal Gain new skills about managing through this transition Keep records of all jobs you apply for and interviews you attend Keep employment insurance informed and do your regular reports to ensure your records are up to date Prepared by EBC Services for Overcoming Job Loss (c) 2016

Overcoming Job Loss: Thanks for joining us today! We wish you success in your job search! Prepared by EBC Services for Overcoming Job Loss (c) 2016