Why do employers buy outplacement services? At first glance it might seem counter-intuitive - ie spending money on people leaving the organisation. Especially if the root cause of redundancy is a need to cut costs. We asked our Operations Manager, Lesley Colella why...
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So, you’ve been offered a video interview…
Being invited to a video interview is now commonplace. Very often they are more convenient for both candidate and recruiter - especially in the early stages of a recruitment process. So what do you need to do to make a good impression? Here are some of our top tips....
How do you eat an elephant?
There's an old saying about "how do you eat an elephant?" The answer unquestionably is "one mouthful at a time". In my coaching practice, I am often meeting senior executives who have been parachuted in to organisations specifically to make change happen. Regardless...
Expert or leader? A career crossroads
Many of us will reach a career crossroads. One that will determine the shape of our future. A common one is eventually having to decide whether you remain an expert or choose to become a leader. Starting out... Many of us begin to specialise very early on. Our GCSE, A...
Four reasons why recruiters aren’t talking to you
Chiumento Chairman, and former head of recruitment for a FTSE100, Ian Gooden shares his four top reasons why recruiters aren't talking to you. "Why aren't recruiters talking to me? Its a common issue raised by job applicants. The truth is there is no one answer....
Understand outplacement in under 5 minutes
Understand outplacement in under 5 minutes thanks to this quick guide written by our recent A level work experience student, Matthew. He explains what he's learned in his week with Chiumento. What is outplacement? Outplacement is a specialist service paid for by...
The emotional response to redundancy
The emotional response to redundancy will vary considerably from person to person. Ian Gooden, has both experienced redundancy and led HR teams managing the exit process. He explains how individuals can go through multiple phases as they navigate their way out of an...
Global outplacement – spot the differences
Our Chairman, Ian Gooden, reflects on why global outplacement solutions rarely come in convenient "one size fits all" packages. As many people know, my background was originally in resourcing - bringing people into organisations rather than helping them to depart. A...
Executive Outplacement Package: Why You Should Negotiate One
"When executives find themselves facing a settlement agreement due to a change in their employment circumstances, negotiating for an executive outplacement package should be a top priority" advises Chiumento MD Mike Burgneay. He explains: "an executive outplacement...
Interview success – what matters most?
How do I improve my chances of interview success? It is one of the most frequent questions we get asked by delegates on Chiumento outplacement programmes. It is important to realise from the outset that there is no “silver bullet”. No one thing that determines success...