In today's business environment, many companies are often faced with the challenge of how to maintain a commitment to providing career transition services to their departing employees under ever-increasing budget constraints. King & Bishop's Career Transition Seminars offer a flexible and cost-effective way to continue to provide essential job search support for released employees who may not be eligible for individual services. The seminars are conveniently offered on a monthly basis. This provides companies with the flexibility to provide career services as the need arises.

VALUE TO EMPLOYER

• Providing affordable career transition support
• Minimizing anger and resentment
• Demonstrating support and concern toward all employees
• Refocusing employee toward the future

VALUE TO EMPLOYEE

• Prepares participants to effectively conduct a job search while working on their own
• Expedites the transition process through an analysis of skills, abilities and interests
• Developing a resume and self-marketing plan
• Comprehensive training in the varied and constantly changing approaches to the job-search process

SEMINAR OVERVIEW
The session will begin with a structured discussion that allows participants to explore their attitudes and emotions associated with job loss. Energy is then refocused and participants will be guided through an assessment and evaluation process to identify core competencies, skills, interests and values, and an analysis of accomplishments that are the foundation for the development of clear and realistic job search objectives. The workshop includes:

• Developing and presenting an effective Reason for Leaving Statement
• Overview of the Job Market
• Resume Writing
• Development of job search correspondence
• Maximizing the use of job search resources including the Internet, employment recruiters, company websites, job fairs, etc.
• Training in Interviewing, Networking and Salary Negotiation
• Development of a Self–Marketing Plan