Outplacement Services

Over the last two decades, Quest Search & Selection has built a reputation for providing practical job search assistance and career guidance which is proven, industry specific, practical and based on common sense. We are knowledgeable recruiters as well as hiring managers and know how to help jobseekers by sharing insight from both sides of the fence. When linked with our extensive industry experience, it’s clear that we really know what’s what!

We will work closely with employers who are downsizing to ensure that displaced employees are given practical advice, ongoing guidance and mentoring, psychological support and confidence in order to find a new job as soon as possible.

Our outplacement services are driven by individuals' needs and will not always follow a set programme. Whether the group or individual is looking for a similar job, a complete change of career or are considering setting up their own company, the service will be completely tailored to meet their needs.

We offer outplacement workshops and follow up workshops covering:

• Reviewing your knowledge and skills
• Transferable skills
• Realistic career choices
• Curriculum Vitae and cover letter writing
• Researching the market
• Searching the web & using LinkedIn
• International relocation: advice & pitfalls
• Interview skills
• Negotiating a job offer

Follow up services involve weekly & monthly catch-ups with a designated mentor, ongoing advice and assistance and access to a contact database of nearly 1 million retailers and manufactures in the UK and overseas.

For a copy of our full Outplacement Services brochure or more information, please email enquiries@questsearch.co.uk

Testimonial

"The Off the Bench programme launched in October 2011. A joint venture between totaljobs.com and QPR in the Community Trust, the programme sought to help those aged over 35 who had been out of work for 6 months or more regain the skills and confidence to get back into the jobs market.

The running of the programme would not have been possible without the invaluable input from Quest Search and Selection. Quest ran sessions on a range of topics, providing expert and tailored guidance on CVs, general jobseeking advice, interview tips and conducting role-plays. Their understanding of both candidate and employer requirements and their ability to talk about a range of industries really gave the programme users an extra insight which would have been missing from the course without their involvement. Their sessions received great feedback from the programme attendees, the majority of whom have now gained employment, placements or have taken on further learning.

The professionalism and passion for the programme shown by all those at Quest was felt by the programme users, and the Off the Bench teams at totaljobs.com and QPR Trust would like to extend their grateful thanks for Quest’s support and hard work throughout the programme."

John Salt - Totaljobs.com Website Director and Off the Bench Programme Director