“I am now settled in my new role and I feel I can directly attribute my success in the selection process to the IET Connect's Outplacement Scheme and my assigned consultant.  She took the time get to know me and my personal situation and was able to help me identify recurring life themes which enabled me to focus on applying for jobs that also reflected my personality and personal interests as well as technical competencies.

The otplacment provider's printed materials were comprehensive and well complimented by online resources. The coach was able to bring valuable insight to our face to face meetings and was supportive and approachable.

At first glance my new role may not appear to have an engineering function however it relies heavily on communications and IT infrastructure with potential career progression.

My success in gaining employment aside, the Outplacement Scheme has helped enormously in my personal development.  I feel confident that the scheme enhanced my employment prospects considerably.  Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the scheme.  I thoroughly recommend it.”

“I was extremely grateful for the outplacment that you provided for me. The advisor was a composite professional and we looked at my CV, motivators, careers anchors and interview techniques.  It was so useful to have these one to one sessions with a Human resources professional that has a current awareness of the recruitment market.  I was interested to learn that many firms are now using online job sites to fill their vacancies, which is why it is so important to have your CV in a form that is accessible by the online job sites.  The advisor helped me to accomplish this and to decide where my longer term interests lie for the future.  To this end, I have been applying for more engineering based openings with attempt to get away from teaching."

"I can thoroughly recommend the outsourcing experience to other members”.

“The advisor was very knowledgeable and professional and has provided very good advice.  She is available between sessions via e-mail and phone to answer questions I have had about an application, interview etc…… I am currently still unemployed. However, since starting with the Outplacement Scheme I have had five interviews and am confident I will secure others in the near future.  I am very grateful that the IET Benevolent Fund has made this outplacement service available to me and I am sure that the help I have received will pay off before long.”