Appreciative Outplacement & Career Transition Services

During these trying economic times, decisive action is required for departing employees to successfully conduct a new job search and for those who remain to externalize their survivor feelings and move forward into productivity. If you anticipate or have recently conducted a Reduction in Force (RIF) or business line closure, contact us for Appreciative Outplacement & Career Transition Services.

At Organization Development Consultants (ODC) our transition team serves your organization by providing Appreciative Outplacement Services from the time you contemplate a potential separation, through the planning stages and separation day. With sensitivity to your cultural needs, we apply our expertise in helping you to use best practices in structuring an appreciative separation process. Our appreciative approach (built on the Appreciative Inquiry change model) not only helps those who are departing but ensures that corporate survivors can move forward productively with the knowledge that their former colleagues were treated with respect and fairness. Depending on your needs, ODC develops communication strategies, prepares your staff for meetings, and meets on-site with your employees to begin working with them immediately upon their departure. Our service continues with the individual departing employees you entrust to us for one-on-one, personalized Career Transition Services until they are ready for interviews or are re-employed. Throughout the process, we keep you informed relative to your preferences for information.

Outplacement Services for your Organization

  • Managing in a time of change, creating a clear future vision, developing appropriate action plans and making informed manpower decisions. Training for management on properly notifying departing employees.

  • Conducting a Reduction in Force (RIF) within legal guidelines, determining the appropriate transition service levels for departing and remaining employees. ODC offers on-site support.

Career Transition Services Offered to Departing Employees

  • Resume Development Process
    Create a hi-impact professional resume based on accomplishments, not just previous job duties.

  • Identify Career Option
    Use assessment instruments to find the best fit for career success and to identify an individual's unique set of strengths.

  • Learn How to Conduct a Successful Job Search
    Find out where the jobs are and how to efficiently and effectively apply for them.

  • Interview Skills Training
    Learn how to dress for a professional interview; topics to speak about and how to best present your skills on a job interview.

  • Career Transition Services
    ODC services are offered in group workshops or one-on-one personalized coaching at our office or on-site at your facility.