1. Overcoming Job Loss presents:
Working with a Career Transition Firm and a Career Coach
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2. 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
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3. 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 .
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Overcoming Job Loss: Thanks for joining us today!
We wish you success in your job search!
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