Reviewing Outplacement in 2019: What Jacobs Engineering Should Look For

If Jacobs Engineering is like other firms in the engineering industry this year, you are probably evaluating your current outplacement offerings.

Sound like a snore? We get it.

Outplacement is definitely not the sexiest HR service of all time.

But we’re here to change that!

Our company has shaken up the outplacement industry through our innovative delivery model, stellar product features, and cost effectiveness.

Similar to Jacobs, we are a company like none other.

And that isn’t just good for your bottom line, but for your employer brand too.

Learn more about our groundbreaking programs with the points below, and by downloading our pricing guide, comparison sheet, and product FAQs.

So, what things should Jacobs Engineering be looking for in an outplacement provider?

When looking for an outplacement partner, Jacobs Engineering will need to find a provider that has experience catering to engineering companies.

Most traditional outplacement providers only give their coaches a one-size-fits-all training, and their educational job search content echoes a similar approach.

At Careerminds, we know a one-size-fits-all mentality doesn’t work for specialized industries, so we have coaches with backgrounds specifically in working with engineering professionals.

Our outplacement programs provide support to your laid off employees for the entire length of their job search. Regardless of the level of their program, or the amount of time it takes for them to find a new position.

Why is this awesome?

Well, it’s 2019, and the job market has changed (and continues to every day). It might take a person with a very niche skill set much longer to find a job than a person with a more standardized skill set, such as an accountant. Also, the gig economy has decreased the amount of full time work available on the job market.

Until Placement allows us to help employees of all levels, tenures, roles, and skill sets land their dream job. We believe that outplacement should help every worker, which is why we pride ourselves on never giving up on them – not matter their needs or job requirements.

And guess what? We allow your laid off employees to have access to our learning management system for their entire life. So, if they’re ever in the need for career transition support in the future, they can come back and use our platforms when they need to.

A lot of outplacement providers talk the talk, but they don’t actually walk the walk. We all loved our old BlackBerry, but would you still use one in 2019? Probably not.

So why are you still using an outplacement provider that has term limits on their programs, which can leave your employees stranded and you paying for a service that simply doesn’t work in the modern world?

1985 just called, they want their outplacement program back! It’s time to upgrade.

Instead of the same-old, same-old, our groundbreaking outplacement technology platform has amazing features that your laid off employees will love.

To just name a few:

• A dedicated 1:1 career coach that is available 18/7
• Certified writers who will keyword optimize resumes and LinkedIn profiles that can help a participant beat Applicant Tracking Software (which can filter resumes before they are even read by a human)
• PerfectMatch Technology that matches participant resumes to jobs and then provides them keywords that help them better customize and optimize their resume to fit what the potential employer is specifically looking for
• ResumePromoter Tool: This tool publishes the participant’s resume on up to 65 different job boards all across the web, increasing the chance of a recruiter coming across their profile
• Private Social Network: We have a private social media network (think of a Facebook or a Twitter) that participants can use to connect with fellow job seekers, career coaches, alumni, recruiters, and more
• Personal Branding and Training: We offer DISC assessments, interview prep, and networking training, which helps participants get their foot in the door and land their dream job
• A hybrid delivery model that provides both virtual and face-to-face options, allowing us to work with anyone, anywhere and on their terms

Download our product FAQs for more information.

Don’t just take our word for it. Here are a few facts:

• We have a 99% satisfaction rate
• An 84% engagement rate
• We help employees land new roles in under 10 weeks on average (much higher than industry standards)

Want to learn more? Download our comparison sheet.

Have you ever replaced one of your monthly household bills with an alternative that is higher quality, and more cost effective?

I just did that with my security system, and it felt amazing to have more money in my pocket every month and feel even safer than I did before.

Now, imagine that feeling times thousands and thousands of dollars. Because our programs cost 30-70% less than traditional providers without sacrificing quality, your executive team will be glowing! Talk about fuel for your next promotion

Download our pricing guide for more information.

We don’t just want to be your outplacement provider. We want to be your partner in all aspects of your HR strategy.

Our client success team is the best in the business (and we aren’t just saying that). You’ll be blown away by their responsiveness, and the support they provide throughout your entire event and beyond.

You won’t just have a facilitator who registers your laid off employees, but a strategic consultant who can help you make tough layoff prep decisions, understand what type of layoff you should have, and even provide training to your managers on how to break the news to impacted employees and survivors.

We also pride ourselves on our transparency, allowing clients to view reports 24/7 so that they can see how the process is going every step of the way.

We’re your strategic partner, not a simple one-and-done provider.

We also have an expansive library of resources that your team can use at any time to assist with your HR strategy, including samples and templates for: severance agreements, layoffs, voluntary layoffs, WARN regulations, voluntary retirements, workforce planning, mergers and acquisitions, furloughs, outsourcing, relocations, and so much more.

Finally, our community is the coolest place on the internet! Our clients have access to amazing HR content with our award-winning blog, private HR groups on social media, HR podcast, and curated newsletter by our editorial team.

Are you ready to transform Arthur Gallagher’s career transition strategy and become the hero of your HR department? (We see a promotion in your future!)

Download our pricing guide, comparison sheet, and product FAQs, or sign up for one of our demos.

Aley Brown

Aley is a versatile global business leader with proven experience managing high-performing teams and engaging a data-driven approach to strategies that exceed company objectives.