ADDED VALUE

Evolving employment scenarios, as determined by both changing organisational philosophies and structural reorganisations, and dynamic economic conditions, seen in both times of growth and recession, give rise to:

• opportunities for early exit;
• availability of voluntary severance packages; and
• situations of redundancy.

Regardless of the precise circumstances, when senior executives need or wish to re-enter the marketplace they often find themselves confused and unsure. As executive search and selection professionals we understand the requirements of employers, the daunting task facing many executives when seeking new positions and the personal upset that can be associated with leaving an organisation.

We are retained by organisations that specifically wish to support departing executives in their readjustment and job search. Our specialised Career Management programme lasts approximately four weeks and is designed to assist executives in line with their aims and capabilities. We lead them through a process of acceptance, self-assessment, confidence building and looking forward. Our role is to help motivate, encourage and, as appropriate, modify their expectations in line with realistic possibilities.

There are eight primary elements to the Career Planning programme

• Career review and analysis.
• Personal assessment.
• Personality and psychometric ‘testing’, with feedback and counselling.
• Preparation of a Curriculum Vitae.
• Networking and identification of opportunities.
• Presentation skills and interviewing techniques.
• A series of practice interviews, with candidate but constructive feedback.
• Follow-on counselling.

While following a distinct programme, we emphasise flexibility so that we can respond to an executive’s individual needs, or wishes. Our programme meetings are one-on-one, informal and positive, but business-like. We establish targets and follow-up accordingly. Our work with executives is strictly confidential although we do provide clients with programme updates.