Outplacement First Reviews 160

I didn't have *great* expectations of the service (arranged by former employer as part of a redundancy package) but *actually* it's been excellent: the web-based resources are very good - lots of useful and sensible advice and education on all aspects of the application and interview process, a good job search tool - and the one-to-one coaching (from Bill McKeown in my case) has been thoroughly useful, considered and tailored.
Job hunting is frankly quite grim and Outplacement First have made it less grim and shorter - what more can one ask?

Entering the external job market after 24 years is daunting...

Matthew D was absolutely fantastic - early days providing the foundation steps - CV / LinkedIn / Other job sites optimisation advice. Moving through to interview prep and support. As well as providing a sounding board and pragmatic - take learnings from failed applications rather than seeing them as defeat. I would not hesitate in recommending Outplacement First to individuals or organizations looking to support their teams. Thanks Matt (in particular) great work.

My counsellor, Bill was excellent and got to the nub of what I needed to do quickly and in a supportive, coaching manner. The resources available on Outplacement First's website are excellent and even for a die-hard HR professional I learnt a lot - both from Bill and the site.

I would highly recommend Outplacement First as a provider.

Returning to the job market after 17 years within a large company was daunting, however working with Matthew he has put me on the right track with regards to my CV, LinkedIn profile and the right job portals to increase my exposure. From basic privacy settings through to re-writes; Matthew has been professional and helpful throughout, a fantastic asset. Very highly recommended.

From day 1 working with Bill changed my whole approach to job hunting. From fully understanding my values to re-approaching CV and letter writing Bill was there every step of the way. Not only finding a job, but the right job and in only 7 weeks! Highly recommended.

Outplacement First has provided a first class service to me. Bill has been instrumental in the change of career I have taken. His non-judgemental help, advice, permission giving and encouragement throughout what was intially a daunting prospect have all been invaluable. Part schoolmaster, part therapist, part friend. Well done and thank you.

Outplacement First has offered outstanding professional support and advice to people facing the challenge of redundancy. I’ve had really positive feedback from folk that I've been supporting and it's reassuring to know that they have been in safe hands, which is so important.

Ellie has supplied fantastic support in transforming my C.V and cover letter for a specific role. Clear and constructive feedback proved extremely useful when applying for a new job role. 10 out of 10 and couldn't have asked for more.

Bill was fantastic. He helped to encourage me after redundancy, taking me through the various modules helping me to think out of the box. He gave me the confidence and support to apply for roles, attend interviews and finally secure an interim position. Bill was available via Microsoft Teams meetings and both flexible and challenging. Thank you!

Outplacement are excellent. I worked with Matthew and found him to be a friendly, knowledgeable person who helped me navigate the job search process in so many ways I can't even remember them all, keeping your cv noticed, helping with letters to companies, Linkedin, negotiating the list is endless cant recommend highly enough

I received lots of invaluable guidance, support, advice over the last four months from Laurence Martin at Outplacement First and I have to the say it really helped and spurred me on through times where I lacked in confidence and belief. Laurence always made himself available when I needed to run something past him or needed advice. Experienced and knowledgeable in career advice and recruitment he was able to provide me with some great pointers, lots of do's and don'ts, and helped improve my confidence in applying for roles and performing in interviews. These were all so crucial to me having not been involved in applying for jobs and doing interviews for many years. He also reviewed my CV and did a fantastic job or it which I have no doubt helped me secure quite a few more interviews. I'm really grateful for the advice and support Laurence has provided me with which has helped me secure a new job after going through a difficult redundancy. Thank you so much Laurence - you're a gentleman and a true star.

I received first class treatment . I would strongly recommend. The conversations and advice that Bill gave me was very thought provoking and helpful . This enabled me to prepare myself for the next stage in my career and successfully secure a position .

Matthew helped me with a recent internal interview. He was extremely supportive from start to finish; giving constructive feedback and tips that were practical and easy to apply. The sessions really helped with my confidence going into the interview and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending using the services of Outplacement First in the future.

From the beginning Matthew has been a good and source not just of help but empathy and understanding of the processes that happened around our self.

good knowledge and enthusiastic character that help and help remember the basics.
Thank you Matthew keep helping people, as clearly you enjoy your work!

It has been wonderful experience working with Laurence Martin from Outplacement First in my job hunt after a recent redundancy. Laurence has helped to get my CV ready instantly and helped me prepare for interviews on very short notices. Laurence has always had a very open approach about the 2 career path options I had in my mind and helped me to keep things in the right perspective. As a result, I have already bagged a role in one of my career path and looking to attend interviews to bag a role in my second career path so that I can choose the most appropriate one. Laurence's support and encouragement throughout the process has been an absolute confidence booster and motivation. Many thanks for all your support Laurence!

Great support and super helpful advice as I transitioned back into the job market after 12 years. A diverse range of online learning tools as well as 121 consultations and I always knew my consultant was just an email or telephone call away if I needed them.

I recently used outplacement after being made redundant. I lost all confidence and was really scared about what the future looked like. My coach Laurence was brilliant. he helped me with my CV and the interview process. My confident was boosted again and I now have 3 interviews lined up. I would really recommend the service and If I am in the unlucky position again of not having a job I would use their service.

I recently used the services of Outplacement First after many years with the same employer.
The support for finding another role
and providing specific feedback on applications was very valuable.
Bill provided a top class service.

When finding myself back in the job market after 15 years due to redundancy, Beth's expertise and help gave me all the tools for negotiating the job search process.
Guidance and support on updating my CV, writing covering letters and interview techniques - just some of the topics covered online as well - all proved invaluable and effective.
Beth has been a joy to work with and her personable and friendly demeanor, coupled with regular check-ins, has made the whole process a much more bearable and rewarding one!
I highly recommend Outplacement First and thank you Beth, and the team, for all that you have done for me!

Thanks to Ellie for the support with my cv and LinkedIn profile. Really quick to respond and great advice given. One application, one interview and job secured, great service