Outplacement Services

Program Components

• Planning the Termination
  • We work with the organization to structure a clear plan for the termination meeting.
• Intervening with Support
  • We meet with the individual to address immediate concerns and to apprise him/her of our services.
• Assisting with Financial Planning
  • A qualified financial planner assists with the management of the severance and other related matters.
• Establishing Career Goals
  • We provide a framework for the development of career plans and job targets; this may include psychometric testing.
• Preparing Reference Guidelines
  • We assist in the preparation of positive references which are agreeable to both the organization and individual.
• Learning Job Search Skills
  • We coach the individual in methods that are proven most successful; this includes identifying opportunities and approaching the job market through the use of direct mail, cold calls, networking, recruiters and responding to advertisements.
• Developing Written Communication Skills
  • We help in the design of attention-getting resumés and letters.
• Developing Verbal Communication Skills
  • We use video and one-on-one role-playing techniques to maximize the individual's oral skills in preparation for interviews and cold-calling.
• Examination of the Entrepreneurial Option
  • For those participants contemplating self-employment, we provide guidance and counsel regarding ways to begin a business, business structure, business planning, and a basic checklist of mandatory licensing and registration requirements.
• Evaluating Prospects and Negotiating Compensation
  • We assist in the assessment of opportunities with previously established career goals in mind, and we provide guidance as the new compensation package is negotiated.

At MARGARET J. LIVINGSTONE and ASSOCIATES (MJL&A) we are committed to giving value to both the client organization and to the participants in our programs. Because every situation arises from unique and specific circumstances, our aim is to approach each assignment with a plan to develop a personalized program. The only constant is that we will always bring experience, professionalism and integrity to all work that we undertake.