The whole package

Like many things in life, outplacement isn’t simply a linear process. Many think that the only aspect you need to give consideration to is your CV and you’ll easily find a suitable role. But there’s much more to it than simply pulling a CV together, crossing your fingers and hoping for the best. You need to think about how you present yourself to the outside world – both online and in person. You need to think about the whole package.

Keep up-to-date

Most of us aren’t constantly amending our CVs with every single piece of news that needs to be updated on there. But it is worth keeping track of any new learning, achievements or qualifications that may be of use in the long term. We’re all guilty of not doing this upgrading of information, but it’s essential a CV is right up-to-date. It’s often also the things we take for granted that a prospective employer would find intriguing or beneficial to their business. It isn’t just about the ‘work you’ either and many people have outside interests that can be useful attributes in the workplace that should be highlighted where possible.

An online presence

It’s also important to look beyond our CVs however and present a wider picture of your personality. Any online presence should be representative of your personality and achievements. In terms of a professional presence, the best way to connect with like-minded business people is a platform such as LinkedIn. It is useful for contacts old, new and yet-to-be-forged, and can be a handy way to connect with people from your sector. It can also be worthwhile for networking and knowledge-sharing. I find it a valuable place to publish my weekly blog, for example, and I often receive positive feedback about the subjects discussed on there. There is all manner of social and business media online, and you need to make sure you are consistent across the various platforms. This can include using up-to-date photos and representative details about your work experience.

Be prepared

More widely, you can also prepare in other ways for your future roles. It’s always a good idea to keep an eye on the marketplace and look at suitable job advertisements and their specifications.  It can prompt your memory as to what you have achieved as well as thinking about your own development and training needs.

Outplacement provides a Career Consultant that will work through all aspects of the job search with you, offering advice and guidance on where you should be concentrating your efforts, and identifying areas of weakness and strength to drive a successful campaign.