Even though it is one of an organization’s last alternatives – in slow economies like we are experiencing today – for many organizations, downsizing has become a necessary. Should you be forced to reduce the size of your workforce, providing those employees Outplacement Services allows your organization:

• to provide assistance to loyal employees who may have significant difficulty finding another job
• to create a positive impression in the community and with potential applicants – proving useful once your business picks up and you begin recruiting replacements

Should you be considering downsizing, PML can assist your organization and your out placed employees with a Six Step Outplacement & Career Transition Program tailored specifically to your needs. The program can be delivered one-on-one or to groups of executives, managers and/or frontline employees.

The PML Six Step Outplacement & Career Transition Program assists out placed employee[s] in:

1. Overcoming the negative psychological aspects of conducting a job search – dealing with the stress, maintaining a positive perspective/attitude, etc.
2. Utilizing self assessment instruments to gauge their career interests and competencies
3. Creating a professional resume that will be read and will maximize their chances of obtaining interviews
4. Developing individual job search strategies to be used when they network, respond to ads, access recruiters/employment agencies and contact companies directly
5. Utilizing the internet to research directories, companies, job posting sites, etc.
6. Preparing for and properly responding to five types of questions frequently asked during employment interviews