Today's Outplacement

Some people hear the word Outplacement and they think of things like a career center where job seekers are sitting in cubicles using the phone, or a classroom where people from different industries, career levels, and backgrounds are lumped together being given all the same information. Or they might think of someone helping them with their resume, giving some "career" advice and sending them on their way. Doesn't seem very helpful does it? Well, I suppose at some point in time it may have been, but that isn't going to cut it in today's world.

Today, Outplacement has to be more than a cattle call or a cookie cutter solution aimed at the masses. Displaced employees need real support and in order for them to view Outplacement as a viable source of support and not just something their employer tossed in while they were leaving with very little value, it has to be targeted and must provide each person with the tools they need based on where they are in their career, what industry they are in, their career path, skills, goals, and so many other factors. An important factor is when they were last in the job market. A Senior Manager or someone who has not had to actively look for a job for years is going to need far different support than someone who has been out of college and in the professional world for a few years.

An Outplacement Specialist should spend time getting to know each person and truly understand their needs, goals, concerns, etc. Only then can a plan of action really be developed. Each person should feel that their Outplacement Specialist is listening and working specifically for them.

In today's market, looking for a job is complex to say the least. There are job boards to navigate, resume spiders, job portals, social networking sites, business networking sites and that is just the beginning. How do you interview and stand out when there are dozens of candidates vying for the same position? What is a resume supposed to look like today? How do you navigate these things and not go crazy or at least have an anxiety attack twice a day? All of this and more should be handled and planned out by the Outplacement Specialist.

In the end, it is our job to help you---on your terms. We are the experts, you set the pace. At Pinnacle Resource Partners, this is our business model and we are all about bridging the gap and getting displaced employees back to work as quickly as possible. www.pinnaclerp.com.