Career Transition Services

The Upside to a Job Search in a Down Economy
By Randy Hain, Managing Partner of Bell Oaks
When faced with an opportunity to fundamentally change your life, will you take it?  Many of us want to answer this question with a resounding “yes,” but may think that reality is not attainable. Not necessarily so.  Consider the possibility that the current recession may be providing the catalyst for meaningful lessons and positive life changes to people all around you.

In my profession I meet dozens of business people every month, many of whom are professionals in transition.My interviews often take the form of an informal dialogue where I invite the job candidate to share not only work experiences, but also how they are feeling and coping with being out of work.  The feedback has been illuminating.  There are striking similarities in the challenges this group faces after they leave their jobs which fall into three distinct categories: relevancy, validation and balance. 

Uncovering the benefits of these three areas now can benefit your work and entire life for the long term.  Life challenges have a way of forcing much needed self discovery and what you learn can change your life.  Now is the time to do it … we won’t be in a recession forever, and your focus will be shifted elsewhere again. Here are some ways to do that.

Job Search 101: A Tool Kit for Job Seekers
By Randy Hain, Managing Partner of Bell Oaks
Based on interviews with literally thousands of job candidates, author Randy Hain shares the collective wisdom and experience of the partners and consultants at Bell Oaks on how to effectively manage a job search through four phases: Losing Your Job & Starting Your Search; Building A Network; Interviewing; and Negotiating an Offer & Landing a Job.

We at Bell Oaks understand all too well the volatile nature of today's employment landscape. It is a justifiable source of anxiety among countless people and companies. We can help. Whether you are a candidate currently undergoing a career transition, or an organization working through down-sizing and wanting to help your employees find other opportunities, we have nearly 40 years of proven experience on both sides of the table.

Our detailed work with and counsel to our candidates has become well known across our industry. We actively coach them on effective interviewing, developing quality resumes, networking, negotiating salaries, using LinkedIn, and other proven methods to help secure their next professional opportunity.

Bell Oaks can provide similar offerings to your former employees in transition. Our Career
Transition Services include:

• Interview training (a minimum of two sessions)
• Resume writing and development
• Networking seminar, plus ongoing assistance as needed
• Salary negotiation coaching
• Career counseling
• Assessment testing through our alliance partner, TROVE Inc.
• LinkedIn training (group seminar and individual coaching)
• Training on how to utilize other research tools to find leads/contacts
• Assistance in developing a personal marketing strategy
• Positive reinforcement and encouragement during the search and beyond

Our commitment is to provide the former team members of your company with the necessary tools to realize their next career step, and to have this transition process reflect favorably upon your company.

Bell Oaks is honored to assist these individuals with their transition efforts. We assure you that we will represent your company with the respect the situation warrants, and give our best effort during this sensitive time.

For more information, please contact Managing Partner Randy Hain at rhain@belloaks.com or (678) 287-2031.