Flexible Programme
We know from experience that individuals in career transition all have different needs. We also know that, whilst you need to consider the cost of support, you are keen for individuals to get the most out of their programme.
Our Flexible Career Transition is comprised of a core programme, designed to give a solid base of support, and enables employees to then select additional units according to their needs. The number of units will depend on the credit allocation that has been provided by you as the sponsor. This gives you control over your budget and the individual control over the support they receive.
Our experienced consultants will assess the specific needs of each individual and help them decide what to include in their programme. This can be altered at any time to meet their evolving needs.
The Core Programme
Initial meeting (2 credits)
In this session we address any immediate needs and then work with the individual to consider where they should focus their energies and how they should set out their campaign.
Access to Akenham Online Research Centre (2 credits)
Our online research centre provides the individual with access to company databases, sources of advice on particular jobs and careers, self-employment and retraining (including funding possibilities), and a CV builder.
6 hours of career transition support (6 credits)
Designed around the individual, and includes face-to-face, telephone and email support.
Topics covered may typically include:
- Self assessment to highlight skills, attributes and needs
- Review of career achievements to date and career options for the future
- CV preparation – objectives, content and style
- Understanding the routes into the job market
- The essentials of self marketing
- Interview skills, techniques and practice
- Using research tools and effective use of the internet for job search
- Job search campaign management
Optional Modules
Career transition sessions (1 credit)
Additional 1-2-1 support, as above – 1 credit per session. These are often used to focus on an area of particular need, for example preparing for an Assessment Centre or presenting to an interview panel.
Psychometric testing and 1-2-1 feedback (2 credits)
Particularly useful for self development and interview practice.
Considering self-employment (2 credits)
Individual and group options available, plus additional resources, to help you think through the financial and lifestyle implications of starting your own business.
Early retirement options (2 credits)
Individual and group options available, plus additional resources, to help you think through the financial and lifestyle implications of early retirement.
Independent Financial Planning (1 credit)
A one hour session with a non commissioned Independent Financial Advisor to help you make the best of your current and future financial situation.
Creating a positive impact (2 credits)
A two hour session with an Image Consultant. This option is becoming increasingly popular as more and more evidence shows the value of self-presentation in putting yourself above the competition.
Virtual office, hot desking and secretarial support (2 credits)
Our London, Cambridge and Ipswich based centres have hot-desking and virtual office capabilities, which can include call handling and secretarial support.
2 credits equates to 1 months virtual office/hot desking and call handling.
Access to a personal researcher (2 credits)
A personal researcher can help you put together mail listings, manage response, access company information and carry out job searches, giving you more time to concentrate on your applications and interview practice. 2 credits equates to 6 hours support.