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Navigate Redundancy with Confidence

  • Publish Date: Posted 6 months ago

At Rowlands, we understand the complexities and challenges that can arise when faced with redundancy. Given that work constitutes a large part of our daily lives, this news can be profoundly impactful and for many it can be life-changing.

Our experienced team has successfully helped hundreds of individuals navigate the path from redundancy to a fulfilling new role. Our aim to is to provide support and guidance from start to finish to ensure the transition is as smooth as possible.

Whether you are seeking a similar role, or a complete change of career direction, here’s an outline of how we can support you:

One-on-One Consultations

We offer confidential, one-to-one consultations which are designed to help you process the redundancy experience, as well as provide practical advice and market insight to support your job search.

These meetings have been described as particularly helpful and re-assuring by previous candidates who felt they benefited from discussing their situation, as well as any concerns they have, with an external person outside of their immediate support network.

As Sue Pallot, Executive Recruitment Partner, shares; “it’s important that the person knows what help is available to them on island.” The opportunity to explore these topics with an experienced professional can “give hope and boost confidence”.

Personalised Career Assessments

Every individual's career path is unique, and so are their skills, experiences, and aspirations. Our sessions include a personalised career assessment to understand your background, your strengths, interests, and career goals. It may be you are eager to return to a similar environment and level of seniority, or perhaps you’d like to take this opportunity to make a change. We will explore various career options and help you identify potential opportunities.

With an in-depth understanding of your job search requirements, we will then use our extensive market knowledge to align your requirements not only with a role, but with the right company culture and team.

Tailored Application Support

Crafting a compelling CV and cover letter is crucial in standing out in today’s competitive job market. Our team provides tailored application support to ensure your application highlights your strengths and achievements, making it stand out to potential employers.

Extensive Interview Preparation

We offer extensive interview preparation where we can discuss the company and role requirements in further detail, as well as practice interview questions. It may that you haven’t interviewed for a number of years, or you feel unsure about how to explain the redundancy to future employers. This session is designed to boost your confidence and ensure you are feeling prepared for any interview.

Navigating the Offer Process

Receiving a job offer is an exciting milestone, but it can also bring its own set of challenges. We guide you through the offer process and ensure you can make an informed decision. Our support ensures that you not only secure a job but one that aligns with your personal and professional goals.

As outlined above, redundancy can be a challenging experience, however with the right support you have the opportunity to reassess your career and embark on a new path. We are here to help you navigate redundancy with confidence and find a fulfilling new role.

If you or someone you know is facing redundancy, get in touch with us today and find out more about how we can help you turn this challenge into an opportunity.