Individual Outplacement

On purpose, with purpose

Dise & Company offers three types of individual outplacement programs:

Senior Executive Program which is unlimited in duration and includes coaching bya senior career transition advisor; an image coach; and a personal computer consultant to ensure maximum benefit of technology.
Executive and Managerial Programs, and
Individual Programs

Each of the above includes the following professional, technical, and clerical services:

Initial Meeting

Immediate on-site consultation to both the management and separated employee.
Personal meeting with the employee to provide program materials, to address the realities of job loss, and to develop a schedule for initiating the career transition process, and
Discussion of career options.

Making a career assessment

When required, the Birkman Method© Assessment Tool is used to assist each executive in identifying key professional attributes.
Other tools may be used to assess motivation, the “driver” of career success.
Feedback and discussion is offered to assist in making crucial career decisions.

Defining a career transition target — bringing focus to the search

A career transition target is defined based on key factors determined in above assessment.
Informational interviewing increases awareness, confidence, and visibility.
After target is defined, the method for pursuing it is determined accordingly: traditional job search, career change, self-employment/consulting, retirement, or business start-up.

Implementing a traditional job search

Identifying strengths and communicating them effectively.
Overcoming any weaknesses or employment obstacles.
Learning time management and self-organization as it applies to the job search process.
Setting up a personalized strategy including the creation of a database for mailing.
Practicing effective interviewing methods and negotiating new employment contracts.
Applying advanced Internet and research techniques.
Implementing practical job search techniques as warranted: networking, recruiters, advertisements, and other methodologies, and
Establishing long-range career planning.

Producing a professionally written resume

Our experts will prepare resume and cover letters as “selling tools” that highlight accomplishments and competitive advantages.

Using technology to its maximum potential

All available job search technology, including the sophisticated Internet-based Online Career Manager, is provided.

Administrative Support

Appropriate executive-level office facilities with necessary office equipment (phone, fax, photocopier, personalized voicemail) are made available.
Administrative assistance is provided for message taking, word processing, letter mailing, and research help.
Computers with Internet accessed databases and Online Career Management Program, including tutoring for all programs and technologies.
Resources such as newspapers, on-line and hard copy directories (Dun & Bradstreet Marketplace and Harris ISelectory), and other publications are offered.

Additional Services

Roundtable discussions to augment individual sessions and offer support.
Rapid Market Introduction lends momentum to a search by making a personal introduction to ten hiring authorities (for executive-level searches only).
Our highly accessible staff is available to meet whenever a candidate has a need.

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