Career Transition and Outplacement Services

Our Career Transition and Outplacement Services

Keller offers a suite of outplacement services covering every aspect of the career transition process, which are aimed at helping outgoing employees move from one job or career phase to another. Here is a breakdown of a few of our core services:

1. Job search strategy development
   We can offer job search advice to individuals and help them devise and implement effective job search strategies according to their skills and desired role or industry.
2. Online job search resources
   We can provide outgoing employees with access to our online career management site, private job search platforms, databases, and other online career tools to help them find new jobs.
3. Assessment tools
   We utilize skill assessments, personality tests, and other tools to help transitioning employees determine their preferences and aptitudes.
4. Resume writing and cover letter assistance
   Our professional resume writers can help draft compelling, up-to-date resumes and cover letters to match the job seeker’s desired role.
5. Emotional and psychological support
   Dealing with job loss or career transitions can be emotionally challenging. We can provide support forums and counseling to help employees in this regard.
6. Individual career coaching
   We can organize one-on-one coaching sessions with experienced career coaches to help job seekers discover their strengths, weaknesses, and professional aspirations.
7. Interview preparation support
   We can offer instruction on a range of interview techniques, as well as feedback and mock interviews to prepare job seekers for real job interviews.
8. Group workshops
   We can arrange for employees to attend seminars focusing on topics such as salary negotiation, personal branding, using social media for job search, and more.
9. Relocation assistance
   We can offer advice to individuals seeking or needing to relocate for a position, as well as logistical support and insights into new areas and job markets.
10. Retirement transition support
    We can offer guidance to those thinking about retirement, including advice on financial planning and potential part-time jobs or post-retirement activities.

Our Approach to Career Transition and Outplacement For Every Business and Organization

Keller has an outplacement solution for every company, offering bespoke services to meet the unique needs and aims of the organizations we partner with.

Our methodology involves comprehensive one-on-one coaching sessions with displaced employees to help them pinpoint their strengths and weaknesses, evaluate their career goals, and prepare for their next move. Our counsel extends to cover letter and resume writing, interview coaching, skill development, personal branding, career advice, and more. We also leverage our extensive network connections, digital tools, and understanding of the job market to help these employees in the job search process.

Beyond job coaching, our professional services extend to helping your business maintain its employer brand and avoid costly lawsuits from former employees.

The Advantages of Partnering with Keller for Your Career Transition and Outplacement Needs

Whether you are an employer or an employee, working with a career transition and outplacement firm like Keller can offer multiple benefits, including:

1. Cost savings
   Although there is an upfront fee involved in hiring an outplacement firm, companies can save money in the long run by avoiding unemployment insurance costs, legal expenses from potential lawsuits, and potential severance packages.
2. Customized services
   Keller offers bespoke outplacement services tailored to meet the unique needs of laid-off employees, thereby improving the efficacy of our support.
3. Retains talent within the industry
   For industries with high demand but low availability with regard to talent, outplacement services can help steer displaced employees towards other opportunities within the same sector.
4. Protects company reputation
   Hiring an outplacement service to assist former employees can help maintain or even improve brand reputation. It demonstrates that the business genuinely cares about its workforce, even during challenging times.
5. Learning and feedback
   Employees can benefit from receiving feedback during mock interviews and resume reviews.
6. Enhanced skills and preparedness
   We can provide former employees with career transition coaching, training, and resources to help them prepare for their next job.
7. Fast transition
   With our resources and guidance, laid-off employees can find new jobs faster, meaning fewer unemployment claims and more cost savings.
8. Reduces legal risks
   Partnering with an outplacement provider may reduce the possibility of lawsuits from disgruntled former employees since they may feel more supported in their transition.
9. Boosts morale
   Seeing former colleagues being cared for can boost productivity and morale among a company’s remaining employees as it demonstrates that they too would be supported should such a situation arise.
10. Networking opportunities
    Outplacement firms typically have extensive connections to talent teams and can introduce displaced employees to potential employers, hiring managers, and industry contacts through networking events.
11. Supports diversity and inclusion
    Keller is dedicated to assisting employees from all walks of life, regardless of their age, gender, religion, or ethnic background, providing guidance and resources to help them overcome the challenges they may face when searching for a new job.
12. Emotional support
    Losing a job can be emotionally challenging. Outplacement firms offer counseling and psychological support to help minimize the emotional impact of such an event.

Collaborating with a career transition and outplacement firm like Keller can help exiting employees start a new chapter in their professional lives by bridging the gap between their current position and their next job. In so doing, businesses not only ensure the well-being of their departing employees but also demonstrate their commitment to corporate responsibility, protect their brand reputation, and minimize associated risks.

Connect with us today and discover how our comprehensive outplacement services can help your former employees move forward and transition careers with minimal disruption.