Being made redundant is usually seen as a difficult ordeal in professional life. For some, however, it becomes an opportunity for a new beginning. Instead of looking for a new job, more and more employees are using the outplacement program offered by their employer to start their own business. This trend reflects the change in mindset and career prospects in a constantly changing world of work.
After more than ten years as Marketing Director at a well-known global company, our coachee’s job fell victim to restructuring. He was completely unprepared when he was made redundant.
Traditional outplacement programs for employees and middle managers focus on providing support in the search for a new job and professionally managing the application process in all its facets This is exactly what most employees and managers affected by a separation need: support in the continuation of their professional career and in the transition to their next job.
Our interlocutor is a former OTP outplacement program participant, whom we successfully accompanied in her professional reorientation up to the foundation and take-off of her own company. She was well qualified in her last long-term position as Clinical Trial Manager in a medium-sized pharmaceutical company with good and secure employment.
Selecting the right candidate for a position is crucial for the success of a company. Miscasts are costly and unnecessary investments. As a neutral and professional partner who understands the challenges of the organization and the importance of the position to be filled, we support our clients in the selection process of submitted applications.
Interview with Tessa Richter (Coach and Consultant OTP), who has been working in the fields of outplacement, career coaching, leadership coaching and assessment since 2010.
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