Career Transition

Every organization experiences change; from individuals moving into new positions, to organizations restructuring and implementing workforce reductions. The transitions that result invariably cause uncertainty, anxiety and potential risk to organizations and employees.

Since 1983, AJO has provided a full range of customized career coaching and transition services to organizations and their exiting employees. One constant in all this time is our passion for guiding individuals through the complexities of change, turning unforeseen challenges into real opportunities.

Learn more below about how we will partner with you to understand your needs; as well as options for configuring high quality, personalized outplacement services that are in line with your budget.

Eligible for Outplacement?

Eligible for Career Transition Services? Follow this link if you are eligible for career transition services through your current/last employer. You'll learn about the services available to you during your career transition, including career coaching, tools and learning resources.

Our Approach to Outplacement / Career Transition

How to Select an Outplacement Firm

Blog Posts

As a buyer of outplacement services, you may be wondering how best to provide programs that meet the needs of your terminated employees and your budget. At AJO, we have gone a long way to addressing the challenges associated with delivering high quality, personal touch services in a cost-effective way.

Whether you need services for one person or a large "reduction in force", learn more about how we might support a downsizing or restructuring in your organization with customized career transition services. Whether you are an experienced buyer or new to selecting a provider, download our guide “How to Select an Outplacement Firm” to learn about the seven criteria to consider as you shortlist prospective partners.

Click the "Read More" link to learn more about our approach to working with you as well as to get answers to your questions.

Managing Downsizing

While the emotional trauma of downsizing can never be avoided, the negative impact and long-term damage to your organization can be minimized through proactive planning, senior leader involvement and clear, ongoing communication.

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Custom & Group Services

Increasingly we work with organizations who need a career transition service to meet a specific and sometimes one-off need. Whether it's a specific function, division, site or enterprise wide impact, we'll work with you to design a service customized for that need.

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Redeployment

AJO's redeployment support involves collaborating with decision-makers early in the talent discussion process; and then working closely with HR and other executives to prepare for, and implement the redeployment process.

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Executive Transition

Working with executives in transition requires a strategic focus, a strong network and well developed marketing and presentation skills. Executives have unique networking and career development opportunities that call for highly personalized and confidential transition support.

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Professional Transition

AJO's professional career transition program is ideal for individual contributors through to supervisors and managers. Our services include a dedicated career coach, tools and resources until no longer needed and an innovative design that offers maximum program flexibility.

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Spouse / Partner Transition

AJO provides career transition support to spouse/partners of employees who have been, or are being relocated to/within the U.S. Our goal is to ensure a smooth and successful transition that increases the likelihood of a successful integration of an employee to a new opportunity, by minimizing the possibility of a failed integration to a new community for his/her family.

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Partnership Results

AJO Career Transition Differentiators

In a confidential survey of over 150 individuals who participated in services with AJO, 92% would recommend outplacement to others and 58% who had been through career transition before indicated that their program at AJO was superior.

When asked about the most significant benefits, some key themes included:

Partnership developed with consultant
Strategic advice gained
Clarity achieved around direction, goals and priorities
Confidence gained
Professional resume developed
Interview skills honed
Knowledge/skill acquired on latest job search tools

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Career Transition