- Assessment of competencies/experience
profile – review of perceived strengths and development needs, past professional
and personal experiences, including preparation of personal success inventory and future
career options
- Psychological assessment – to
establish an objective profile of abilities, personality and career potential, making use
of validated test instruments and exercises, complete with detailed discussion and
confidential report
- Developing the curriculum vitae –
practical assistance in enhancing or creating this fundamental self-marketing document,
plus variants to meet particular personal needs and aspirations and correct packaging
including covering letters
- Addressing the job market –
advice and guidance on how to address the advertised and unadvertised job market,
including the direct approach to prospective employers, networking with personal contacts,
and using executive search and selection consultants (plus specialist agencies) who may be
relevant to the job search
- Personal presentation and interview skills
– coaching in telephone "selling", getting the best from networking and
contact development meetings, interview preparation and presentation, and practical advice
on (and rehearsing) different types of selection interview
- Job search management – project
management of the search process, including setting milestones and monitoring
developments, on the fundamental principle of supported self-help with regular expert
guidance, advice and brainstorming, and celebration of success
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