The complete guide to identifying and landing the role you want
It starts with a meeting where we find out about you, what you're looking for and how we can help. By the end of that meeting, you will have the answer to three key questions:
Is this something you need to do?
Is this something you really want to do?
Do you want to do it with us?
What follows will be a series of in-depth 1-1½ hour sessions of discussion and analysis. You'll receive full support and feedback throughout, to clarify what you want and what you have to offer. Then we will work with you on a plan to apply your skills to achieve your goals, and execute that plan to give you the best chance of gaining the position you want.
We follow a proven 4-step methodology. Flexibility is built in, and we'll work with you to ensure that the programme you get is the one that really meets your particular needs. We'll help you by:
- Providing focus, helping define your goals
- Arming you with powerful marketing materials and techniques
- Equipping you to outperform the competition at interview
- Supporting you every step of the way
- Offering full access to our Career Management Resource Centre (CMRC)
Focus - Identifying your next move and why
We will help you clarify what you need from your career and what you have to offer a potential employer, in short, what makes you marketable.
Building on the assessment work you will then explore different career options. Your consultant will help you to evaluate the different options so you can identify the most appealing and viable option which will become your career search objective.
Marketing - Getting you to stand out
You will be provided with the necessary marketing materials designed to support your career search objective, demonstrate your skills and prove your capabilities.
You will then learn more productive ways to respond to job advertisements; identify the right head-hunters and recruiters, directly approach selected organisations, extend and develop your network plus tips and guidance on increasing your profile whilst maintaining your reputation on social media channels.
Targeted direct approaches and effective networking will give you access to the informal or unadvertised market where typically 60% to 70% of senior level opportunities are to be found.
Interviewing - Delivering compelling messages
Your consultant will provide you with the necessary preparation and techniques to enable you to successfully manage interviews and salary negotiations. Included will be responses to those awkward or sensitive questions you may be asked.
You will increase your levels of personal impact and credibility at referral meetings and interviews through role play and practice. You will learn to project what you have to offer calmly and with confidence.
Campaign - Making it happen
We will help you prepare and launch your career search campaign plan with support in person, via email and over the phone plus regular progress review meetings providing advice, feedback and tactical input.
Our CMRC is your online resource to help you move towards your goals. Packed with interactive tools, premium databases and continual content updates, plus insight from 250+ contributing employers and career coaches.
When you have secured your new position your career consultant will be available as a sounding board or mentor in those early weeks to ensure you make an effective transition to your new role.
How long does it take?
It's up to you - our services are designed to offer flexibility. We tailor our programmes and support to your specific needs. Typically most people engage in a fully inclusive programme with ongoing support, which generally lasts between three and nine months. You will also receive as much email and phone support from your consultant as needed: daytimes, evenings and weekends, wherever and whenever you need it.
The methodology is comprehensive, and designed to work as a complete, holistic programme, but if you feel confident to handle any particular area or areas without our help, that's fine.
Our service fits around you. It's your career, after all.