Redundancy can be a difficult time for those affected. Similalry any uncertainity an individual experiences about their future career direction from any cause can be uncomfortable or stressful. Baynham Consulting can provide emotional and practical support through the transisiton period, guiding individuals through the key stages of decision making and action. Our professional support assists the individual in taking stock of key skills and experience, clarifying and planning future career direction and approaching the job market with confidence.

Baynham Consulting offers a flexible and responsive service tailored to individual needs and organisational budget and provides support from director level to junior roles. Services can be provided on a group or individual basis.

The duration and level of support is discussed and agreed with the sponsoring organisation and typically includes elements from the following modules:

Initial Reflection and Assessment

• Managing the emotional impact of change
• Assessing skills, strenghts and interests
• Identifying and evaluating potential career paths

Job Search Skills

• Effective search techniques
• Identifying advertised vacancy sources
• Effective use of the internet
• Strategies for approaching agencies and selection consultancies
• Networking
• Direct approaches to orgnaisations
• Action planning

Personal Marketing

• Preparing a high impact achievement based CV
• Completing application forms and supporting information
• Writing effective covering letters

Interview Preparation

• General Preparation
• Handling key interview questions
• Making a positive impression
• Preparing for psychometric tests and assessment centres

Testimonials

‘‘The support service Jan provided was excellent as it was very thorough and insightful, as well as being backed with useful and relevant supporting material. She offered a sympathetic but also objective viewpoint, making me think seriously and in different ways about my next career move. She was always willing and happy to go that further step in offering advice and support at any hour. Her attention to detail is fantastic and I came away with a much improved CV and positive outlook on moving my career forward.’’   Marketing Manager 

‘'Baynham Consulting offers more personal help than some national firms and helped me to  quickly reposition myself ." Senior Housing Manager 

‘’I found the individual support on CVs and interview skills highly effective and useful.  Jan provided clear guidance and direction on the format, as well as giving valuable advice on how to present my skills and experience.  My new CV landed me an interview and the interview skills support prepared me so well that I was offered the job!" Project Manager