Career Counselling & Outplacement in Hampshire

Career counselling and outplacement services can be delivered to a team or to individual employees within a company. Employers may offer this service to their staff as part of a redundancy programme, change management process, or settlement agreement.
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An employee can explore ways of engaging and sourcing work through our personalised outplacement services.

The outplacement programme consists of a guided journey. Facilitated by a career coach to explore motivation and support self-examination of what the individual needs and wants from work and to determine what work environment could be, or must be, to deliver satisfaction, meaning and financial security.

What is Outplacement?

Outplacement is a specific type of career transition offered by employers to individuals who are leaving a business or organisation due to redundancy.

Career Support

Outplacement counselling provides resources for those who are moving to the next stage of their employment journey.

Its purpose is to assist an individual in discovering new opportunities.

HR First offers outplacement support to employees facing redundancy. At the basic level, personalised outplacement delivers support to hone job-seeking skills and CV development support.

However, more importantly, it acts to maintain morale and harness self-worth during a period of economic uncertainty and imposed change, which can be a cause of significant stress.

Why Choose HR First for Career Support?

At HR First, we create learning development opportunities, which provide flexible learning options. You can access courses through various media.

We also recognise the importance of flexibility—creating solutions where learners can engage at a time and place that suits them and the employer.

Essential training strategies

We have solutions which address essential training needs for those 'hard-to-reach groups' in the team, such as those who work on shifts or part-time or agency workers.
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Our Outplacement Programme

Employees enrolled in our outplacement counselling programme begin a journey to evaluate their current skills and competencies.

The evaluation examines the 'whole person' and how the capabilities and potential of the individual could be unleashed to apply to alternative roles or within a different sector to widen the pool of job search opportunities.

This can significantly contribute to the achievement of future goals.

After establishing their skills and attributes, individuals will receive tailored career coaching in a nurturing and emotionally secure environment.

This part of the outplacement programme is designed to hone skills and interview practice and to build confidence.

The aim of our outplacement counselling service is to identify and create new opportunities, along with career coaching, to help the former employee transition smoothly to the future, whatever that may hold.

Individual Career Counselling

Career counselling is for employees who wish to explore their current job options, motivations and purpose.

This service can also be a part of outplacement offered by employers. It can work well for those who seek a diversified career path or those who are seeking to understand the experience they need to gain for their next career move.

It can also assist with CV building for those who wish to explore engaging with the job market in finding an alternative trajectory to their current career pathway.

Employees often aim to develop a portfolio career or alternative career options to achieve a better life/work balance.

This might be triggered by a significant life change or by an externally imposed change. We tailor each programme to meet both the prescribed circumstances and the individual's needs.

The programme examines individuals' motivations and preferences. It enables individuals to hone and practise presenting existing skills to a different audience.

Additionally, the programme also provides individuals with confidence and a suite of tools to support and enable a career transition.

Building Self-Confidence with our Career Coaching

Generally, each programme uses a mixture of coaching and psychometric questionnaires.

Psychometric testing is a useful diagnostic tool to probe and explore motivation and preferences in relation to work.

The outplacement programme, which uses this depth of understanding in combination with emotional support, builds on these insights to grow self-esteem, restore motivation, and drive for the individual.

The programme is especially beneficial to employees who may have had a change imposed on them by an employer's actions and strategic direction.

The coach facilitates each session, which encourages the participants to challenge and examine their preferences and to self-reflect.

The sessions encourage employees to evaluate motivation, untapped potential and practical ways to accelerate professional development.

This enriches working relationships and inner satisfaction and contentment, contributing to overall team and business success.

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Career Coaching

A career coach can provide tailored support for an individual to explore future employment options.

Explore and understand areas of dissatisfaction and identify factors that give you joy and meaning in your current and previous roles.

A career coach as part of the outplacement solution works with the client to explore and seek to match preferences with career pathways and targeted alternatives to increase the chances of success in your new job.

This might entail helping you find a better fit within a new business environment or explore an entirely new venture in a different field of work.

 

Career coaching also facilitates exploring different ways of engaging with work but still meeting financial goals.

 

What Do Our Coaches Provide?

A Safe space to discuss job aims and aspirations
An action plans to achieve your realistic goals after outplacement
Support with CV development and cover letter writing
Suggestions for which jobs would best suit you

Career Transition Services

A career transition is an exciting but daunting process.

At HR First, we offer services to help alleviate that stress and pressure, providing the emotional support needed.

We can help employees during outplacement navigate their next move with job searches and professional development, including interview coaching, ensuring the company's reputation remains strong.

Interview Skills

Interviews are an essential part of any hiring process but can be stressful for anyone, even at a senior level.

Our outplacement services help employees to build interview skills, giving them the confidence to discuss their expertise and share valuable insights, displaying specific industry knowledge, and enabling individuals to perform well in any job interview.

HR First works with specialist coaches for interview preparation and personal branding in outplacement.

Exploring New Careers

As a part of our outplacement counselling, we offer consulting services to help assess the strengths and weaknesses of employees to help find the right job for them. We can offer personalised support in updating CVs and seeking additional training or education.

Modern Job Search Assistance

Optimising online resources such as LinkedIn can be a fantastic way to get back into the job market.

Building an online presence and networking from home can help you stand out against other applicants and secure your next job.

As a part of our outplacement services, we utilise online resources, including skill-matching tools, to find the right job for former employees, improving the organisation’s overall employer brand reputation.

How We Help Job Seekers

At HR First, we support job seekers at all levels — whether you're returning to work, switching industries, or exploring a new path. Our coaching and outplacement services guide former employees and new candidates through practical steps toward success.

Finding the right job is difficult; ensuring you fit within the team, your values align with the organisation and the employee benefits are right for you are all daunting tasks when starting at a new company.

HR First offers job seekers services which take into account skill levels, personal commitments and requirements to find the perfect fit, benefiting the candidate and employer.

Career Path

The path to a successful career isn't linear for everyone. Wanting a change could be moving into a new role within the company or changing industries altogether.

At HR First we offer access to a range of services, including career coaching and outplacement counselling to assess the compatibility of an employee's skills with the challenges of different roles, ensuring success in your next role.

Outplacement Cost

We offer competitive pricing to businesses depending on the required outplacement services and support, including duration, employee role and different customisations.

Programmes with a longer duration and more extensive outplacement support will normally attract a higher cost.

Outplacement counselling for senior executives or managers typically requires specialised coaching and support, leading to a higher cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Outplacement is offered by employers to give former employees support after redundancy. You work with a coach to review your skills, set goals, and plan your next steps.

You will get help updating your CV, practising interviews, and finding new job opportunities. The process is tailored to you, helping you move forward with confidence.

Outplacement is support offered by employers to staff facing redundancy. It helps individuals explore new job options, assess their skills, and learn how to market themselves.

The goal of outplacement is to create new opportunities and make the transition to new work smoother and more confident after departing the organisation.

Anyone looking to rethink their career, explore new paths, achieve better work-life balance or facing outplacement can benefit. It’s ideal for those facing big life changes or wanting to develop a more diverse career.

The process is tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

During outplacement, employees work with a coach in a safe, supportive setting.

The outplacement programme uses coaching and psychometric tools to help you understand your strengths and motivations. During outplacement you will practise presentation skills, gain confidence, and get tools to support your career move.

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