Outplacement
The main concern in outplacement services is to accompany people who have been released from their jobs as they seek professional reorientation, and to give them a new perspective.
Many people perceive losing their jobs as an immense emotional burden associated with stress, uncertainty, and many other questions, which makes these situations hugely challenging for professional, private and family settings.
Nevertheless, incidents like this are just as much an opportunity to become aware of one's individual strengths and potential, to grow as a person, and to realign oneself perfectly with the needs of the marketplace. We accompany and support people to help them to overcome the loss of their jobs, to search and get a new position, and to meet new professional challenges.
Self-Assessment: For an individual assessment of your current situation and readiness for the job market, we invite you to use our free online Self-Assessment tool.
Our services
- Individual outplacements
- Group outplacements
- Career advice and review of personal status quo
- New placements, e.g. for life partners, in the event of a new assignment
In this service we apply a modular system with 3 project stages and milestones, designed to lend a positive structure to the reorientation process.
1. Status quo
- Analysis of the current situation and clarification of general details
- Processing and coping in the current situation
- Identification of self-perception and perception by others, recognition of options and opportunities
- Establishing trust and self-assurance
- Preparation of a profile of experience and skills, strengths and potential, also motivation and preferences
- Formulation of professional and personal targets, and definition of potential positions and target companies
2. Application process
- Preparation of the CV
- Development of an application strategy and individual action plan
- Personal communication and marketing plan
- Job search support, the open and hidden job markets, networking
- Social media presence and career portals
- Networking with other candidates at topical workshops and seminars
- Contacting of potential employers
- Interview preparation, i.e. training
3. New placement
- Management of the application process
- Accompaniment in the review process and contractual negotiations
- Support during the integration process
- Coaching in the first 100 days
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Our outplacement services for you
We collaborate to identify how you want your professional journey to progress, comparing possible target industries and positions with your experience, skills and preferences. As our client, you will benefit from the extensive industry and market insight that our consultants possess. You and your personal consultant will devise an individual application strategy and a clear action plan. You will define measures and a schedule. During this process you will receive support from our job search experts, who will comb the open and hidden job markets for opportunities and definite vacancies.
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What makes PICHLER OUTPLACEMENT so special?
Our integral consulting method provides innovative concepts and solutions that are tailored precisely to suit your individual needs. A consulting sequence can be held in a conference room, or conveniently by telephone, Skype or email. You will always have access to your consultant. The other experts in our team and network will also be available to provide flexible support whenever needed. Your goal is to find the right job. This is why a clear focus in our outplacement programs is to provide support in tracking down opportunities and definite vacancies.
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Our experts
Your personal career consultant will be at your side for the entire outplacement process. He will guide you through the process, advise you in the individual project stages, and will ensure that you use the right resources at the right time to manage your own career project efficiently and successfully.
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Added value thanks to our pinpoint job search programs
We have no greater goal than to accompany you into your new position. This is why we offer extra placement brokerage services as part of our job search programs. Our dedicated job market experts comb the hidden job market to locate opportunities and definite vacancies, pitch your profile to potential employers, and get you in touch with the decision-makers.
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An innovative and individual working and learning environment
Attend our moderated learning and sharing groups to connect with other job-seekers. Collaborate with other clients to resolve specific issues, and expand your personal network. Take part in regular seminars and workshops to bolster your skills and to get in shape for the application process. Use our state-of-the-art infrastructure to work on your career project in a professional environment. Our office in Bally-Areal, Schönenwerd, is a haven of creativity, interaction and communication. Whether it is a career platform, e-learning components, personal coaching or video-based training — we provide you with an ideal working and learning environment to reach your career goal in style.
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We rate our performance based exclusively on its outcome
In some of our programs we accompany you for as long as it takes until you have found a suitable new position. Our focus on success also ensures we will do everything in our power right from the start to make certain you get back in the fast lane as quickly as possible. We will give you direct feedback, as we believe this is the only way for you to succeed!
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Added value for employers
Outplacement has key advantages for employers, also: It is hugely important to show appreciation and respect when letting valued employees go. This helps substantially reduce the number of legal disputes. Employers can therefore save unnecessary costs, completing their restructuring projects at a faster pace and without losing face. A company's severance culture leaves its mark on the employer's image, particularly in social media. Our method also eases the emotional burden on affected line managers, HR employees and colleagues.
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Support for HR and line managers in the severance process
Severance is always an immense challenge for HR departments and line managers, placing a huge strain on everyone involved. In many cases the dynamics of these situations are underestimated. It is therefore essential to ensure circumspect preparation, planning, and communication. A professional yet personal manner in handling those affected is crucial in these situations. We support our clients in all matters relating to the severance process. This also includes professional preparation for the line managers. After all, not only do they conduct the severance meetings, they are also required to keep business running smoothly. Meticulous internal and external communication coupled with professional management are the key factors here. We provide severance training and change workshops to accommodate these needs. Our Care Teams are also deployed on the ground to help our clients and to counsel and support the affected employees if needs arise.
We enjoy giving you personal advice in our offices in Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Basel and Schönenwerd or simply get in touch by telephone or email.
