Outplacement Counselling for Executives in the Field of Communications, Brand Management and Public Relations.

Tessera Consulting has combined it’s expertise in executive coaching with it’s in-depth knowledge in the field of Communications and Public Relations to offer a comprehensive outplacement package.

Outplacement counselling is offered as a means of preparing an individual for a fulfilling and productive life (in or outside of employment) once his/her tenure at a given company has expired. This is an important opportunity not only for the individual to learn and explore his/her options but also for the business to send out a clear message to it’s employees – "We will look after you".

If redundancy is handled badly, you can risk losing not just the people directly affected but also damage morale and potentially lose other key staff you may wish to retain. By taking steps to manage an employee’s transition from his/her current job, a business has a greater chance of promoting an atmosphere of trust, support and commitment within the organisation.

Tessera’s expertise in the area of Communications and Public Relations (through it’s sister company, Dyson Consulting International) means that we are able to provide comprehensive outplacement package for Communications executives. However, we are also able to provide general outplacement counselling for most professional functions outside the area of communications, by utilising our extensive skills in personnel assessment and development (see below).

Our Offering
There are three areas where Tessera Consulting are able to add value to the outplacement process.

1) General Career Counselling and Assessment of Strengths, Motivations and Interests

This level of engagement can be provided to all professionals, regardless of background.

Tessera consultants are qualified practitioners in many of the UK most popular psychometric questionnaires. In order to provide the most effective personal guidance and coaching, we use tools such as the MBTI®, FIRO-B™ and Strong Interest Inventory™. The goal is to create a general picture with regards to the individuals strengths and career preferences. The personality questionnaires provide an insight into the individual’s leadership style, decision-making style and preferred work environments. The interest inventories provide information on the specific areas of career interest (such as arts, academic or practical careers) as well as specific job titles that the respondent may find interesting.

General counselling is also required to gauge the respondent’s level of motivation, their expectations (re, future career) and future financial/lifestyle requirements.

2) Professional Skills Assessment and Business Planning

For Public Relations, Communications and Brand Managers only

Tessera’s years of experience in the Communications/Public Relations industry means that we are ideally positioned to be able to offer specific career advice and mentoring.

In order to find out what is likely to be the most suitable position for the candidate, Tessera will generate a list of PR/Brand Management/Communications competencies with which the respondent can provide a self-assessment of strengths and weaknesses.

This can then be compared to the respondent’s biographical information and resume in order to tease out where it is that the candidate can add real experience and value to an organisation’s PR function. This checklist can also provide Tessera Consulting with enough information to draw up an ‘ideal job description’ as well as a shortlist of possible companies who may require those skills.

The candidate is then encouraged to review his/her personal strengths as well as professional strengths in order to generate a comprehensive business plan which will be reviewed and developed by a Tessera Consultant.

3) Practical Guidance for Job Search

For Public Relations, Communications and Brand Managers only

Tessera also has the expertise to offer practical help in searching for the best PR job as well as helping the candidate to prepare for job interviews and develop his/her resume.

Interview skills training will incorporate general relaxation techniques, communication techniques and specific interview skills. This is likely to be accomplished by utilising role-play exercises.

Tessera will also be able to suggest specific companies for the candidate to consider, and then at a later stage, approach. Once a candidate has discovered which positions in which companies are appropriate for them, Tessera will also help the candidate to adapt his/her resume as appropriate.

Key Benefits Of Outplacement Counselling
• A way of cushioning the emotional and psychological blow of redundancy
• An opportunity for management to create an atmosphere of trust within the organisation
• Over twenty years experience in the PR/Communications industry
• An in-depth assessment of the candidate’s strengths, interest and skills in order provide executives with the best opportunity to find the right PR job for them
• Providing the individual with the necessary tools, knowledge and skills to maximise their ability to find a new career.
• On-going support and guidance

Would You Like To Know More
In addition to outplacement counselling, Tessera is also able to offer management development counselling, 360° feedback appraisals and development centre design and implementation.

If you would like to know more about Tessera’s approach to outplacement counselling, please do not hesitate to contact: Amy Balderson (Click to email)

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