Outplacement

Transitioning positively

Identifying next career steps, an appropriate action plan and strategies to move through the stage from role disestablishment is a critical one This involves working through a range of areas and coming out with a plan.

The change process

Identify the stages of change and how to navigate through these positively
Understand the corresponding reactions and behaviours
Consider the impact of change on yourself and others
Gain strategies and tools for working through the change

Self-Awareness –what drives and fulfills individuals in work

Strengths – those skills which they are good at and enjoy using
Values – the beliefs and motivators that provide them with purpose and meaning
Areas of competence and interests
Areas of past satisfaction and dissatisfaction
Achievements – how they made a difference to their organisation
Key work considerations and factors that bring satisfaction
Work interests
Work/career targets to pursue including industry/sector and organisation preferences

Curriculum vitae development – marketing themselves well

Identify key information to ensure their curriculum vitae attracts attention
Highlight key strengths and how these benefit future organisations
Provide focused achievements that demonstrate ability, experience and motivation
Include additional relevant information that will support and promote them
Review CV to ensure it is written succinctly, is focused and is appropriately formatted

Approaching the market (including recruiters)

Understand how the job market operates – hidden and visible market
Review and refine work targets
Complete a marketing plan that enhances job search
Work effectively with recruiters to target particular organisations and/or positions
Complete an application letter to accompany CV

Networking – making networking vital to your job search

Identify key people in their network that may be leads to potential opportunities
Identify how to network effectively and build new relationships while nurturing existing ones
Identify key questions to ask networking contacts to gather information for their job search
Identify how to use on-line networking to best advantage

Interview strategies

Demonstrate confidence in the interview through thorough preparation and research
First impressions and body language and their impact in the interview
Ability to clearly articulate ability, willingness and fit to the role
Answering behavioural questions and other questions
Key questions to ask the interviewers that demonstrate interest and suitability for the role
Identify the best way to handle salary questions effectively

First 90 days in a role

The first few weeks in a new role are critical. It can be a ‘make or break’ time. The first impression you create is important and is a hard one to reverse if it goes wrong. If done well, it will provide a solid foundation for your future success, and set the foundation for your tenure. This means thinking and planning well before setting foot into the new role. This module covers strategies that are useful to ensure a smooth entry and a good first impression.

Prepare for the first day, the first week, the first month well before you start your new role
Nurture potential networks
Review progress 90 days into the role
Develop employable and transferable skills and competencies
Manage your own morale and motivation
Be a change opportunist
Be a consistent high performer
Be visible and manage your reputation
Continue to manage your career

Financial Options on Redundancy

Our financial coaching service involves a consultation with Craig Wylie, a Principal of C²Consulting, who is an independent Authorised Financial Advisor. The consultation can cover any aspects of an individual’s personal financial circumstances (including redundancy payment) where they might seek advice including:

Initial/Immediate

Assistance with evaluation of options available
Meeting income needs in the short term
Understanding the impact and prioritizing financial goals – short, medium and long term
Debt – manage/reduce?

Looking forward

Attitude to money – making the most of what you earn; understanding the financial costs of bad habits and the benefits of good habits
Clarifying goals and objectives
Investment and KiwiSaver – what is right for you
Tax
Establishing a business
Financial and Retirement planning

We have no relationships with any investment or insurance product suppliers and consequently advice provided is completely independent.

Brief Presenter bios

Cynthia Munro is an executive coach, consultant and presenter. She has had 20+ years working with government agencies, corporates, not-for-profits and individual clients. She is highly experienced in working with individuals and teams who are seeking guidance with their careers and other life changes including retirement planning and change. She has expertise and sensitivity in understanding the needs of people and identifying strategies and tools to assist them. Cynthia holds a BA, a Graduate Diploma in Adult and Tertiary Education and an Advanced Diploma in Business (Management). She is accredited in a range of well-known assessment tools.

More information about Cynthia: https://www.c2consulting.co.nz/about-us/cynthia-munro/

Craig Wylie is an experienced and qualified financial planning practitioner. He has had more than 30 years’ experience advising clients on this topic. He was formerly a Chartered Accountant in Public Practice. Craig is an Authorised Financial Advisor (AFA). He is a Director/Consultant with C Squared Consulting Limited.

For more information about Craig: https://www.c2consulting.co.nz/about-us/craig-wylie/

Further information about us in general: https://www.c2consulting.co.nz/about-us/

For further information please contact us by email or phone Cynthia on 0274 865 065 or Craig on 021 473 770.