Outplacement and career transition services
Outplacement is consultant-led career transition support for employees, managers and senior professionals leaving an organisation, helping them rebuild confidence, strengthen their CV and LinkedIn profile, prepare for interviews and secure the next role.
Outplacement explained in practical terms
Outplacement services help people move from redundancy, restructuring or a managed exit into their next career step. The support is usually funded by an employer, although individuals may also arrange private outplacement support when they want structured help after notice or a difficult career transition.
A strong outplacement programme gives someone more than general reassurance. It helps them understand what they want next, present themselves clearly, rebuild their career materials and approach the job market with a practical strategy.
London Outplacement provides one-to-one, consultant-led support. That means practical CV, LinkedIn, interview and job-search work with experienced career consultants, rather than leaving someone inside a generic online portal.
What do outplacement and career transition services include?
The exact support should depend on the person, their seniority, the job market and the timescale. The best programmes combine personal guidance with technical career marketing and an active job-search plan.
Career direction
Clarify strengths, target roles, career story and the practical next step after redundancy or notice.
CV and LinkedIn
Rebuild the CV, LinkedIn profile and supporting message so the person is clearer and easier to shortlist.
Job-search strategy
Plan recruiter approach, direct applications, networking, hidden-market activity and search rhythm.
Interview preparation
Prepare examples, confidence, difficult questions and the story around the career transition.
Executive positioning
Support senior professionals and directors with leadership CVs, LinkedIn, recruiter conversations and market approach.
Ongoing guidance
Provide consultant support as the search develops, interviews happen and decisions need to be made.
How employers benefit from providing outplacement
For employers and HR teams, outplacement is both a human and commercial decision. It gives people meaningful support at a difficult moment and helps the organisation manage redundancy or restructuring more professionally.
Protects goodwill
Employees are more likely to feel treated with respect when practical support is offered during the transition.
Supports employer brand
Visible support after redundancy helps show the business takes its responsibilities seriously.
Gives HR a credible route
Outplacement gives HR teams a clear, practical support option when people need help moving forward.
Choose the right outplacement route
If you are reading this because a redundancy, settlement exit or career move is already happening, these routes will help you get to the most relevant next step.
For employers and HR teams
Arrange practical support for employees affected by redundancy, restructuring or organisational change.
For individuals
Get private one-to-one help after notice, redundancy, settlement discussions or a difficult career transition.
For senior professionals
Receive discreet executive support with positioning, CV, LinkedIn, recruiters, interviews and next-role strategy.
Outplacement is strongest when it starts early
Redundancy and career transition can become emotional and urgent very quickly. The earlier someone starts working on their CV, LinkedIn, positioning, recruiter approach and interview preparation, the more control they usually feel over the next step.
If you are an employer arranging support, or an individual trying to decide what help is appropriate, send us the situation and the timescale. We will help you identify the most suitable route.
Send us the details of your situation
Tell us what is happening, who needs support and the timescale you are working to. We will help you identify the most suitable outplacement route.
Outplacement FAQs
What is outplacement?
Outplacement is career transition support for people leaving an organisation. It usually includes career direction, CV and LinkedIn support, job-search strategy, interview preparation and one-to-one guidance.
Who pays for outplacement services?
Employers often pay for outplacement as part of a redundancy, restructuring, settlement agreement or managed exit. Individuals can also fund support privately.
What is the difference between outplacement and career coaching?
Career coaching can be broad. Outplacement is usually focused on a specific transition, such as redundancy or a managed exit, and should include practical career documents, job-search strategy and interview preparation.
Can outplacement support be delivered remotely?
Yes. Outplacement support can be delivered remotely, in person where appropriate, or through a blend of consultant-led sessions and practical work between sessions.
