Career Transition Services

Torch Group and SS&G have partnered to extend their expertise in talent acquisition, human resources and career counseling to offer outplacement programs and career transition services. We provide comprehensive, yet cost-effective career transition solutions for companies, non-profits and other organizations finding themselves having to dismiss workers; as well as individuals who are out of work.

Cost-saving Outplacement Services

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What's Here:
For the Employer
For the Separated Employee
SS&G/TorchGroup Difference
Executive Program
Managerial Program
Professional Program
Custom Program
Workshops
Services & Coaching:

The program offers three cost-effective levels of service; Executive, Managerial, and Professional, as well as a Custom option. Individuals also have the option of selecting and self-paying for services. Service offerings include one-to-one counseling, office space, resume distribution, and a full-range of Workshops that include resume writing, networking, interviewing, and negotiating skills, among other timely and relevant topics.

For more information or to speak to one of our career transition counselors, please call 440-519-1822 or email info@torchgroup.com.

The Value of Career Transition Services

For the Employer
Departing employees are future customers and sources of public relations ... the best companies know this and always consider the long-term, strategic impact of an action.

Transitioning employees appreciate employers that thought enough of them to offer search assistance.
Employees who are given assistance find new jobs more quickly.
Unemployment costs are lower when services are provided.
Management stress is reduced.
Morale among retained employees is increased.
Good will and positive PR are achieved around a discouraging announcement.
Public opinion is heightened as a better corporate citizen.

For the Separated Employee

"pearls of wisdom"
President, division of large health care organization

"Excellent workshop - personal attention you don't get in larger group"
VP finance and operations, transportation company

"Really enjoyed the energy of the speaker. Offered practical and useful suggestions for refining my networking efforts."
President, division of large health care organization

The loss of one's job can be life-changing for the employee and their family ... career transition programs have real value and help overcome this trauma.

Enables the laid-off worker to self-manage.
Creates a positive, go-forward attitude and restores confidence.
Assists the employee in designing and successfully executing a job search strategy.
Acquires job search skills and technology tools.
Support from others who have been laid-off and professional, personal counselors.
Outplaced employees are better equipped to market themselves including:
Targeting companies
Contacting hiring managers
Networking
Building relationships
Staying motivated

SS&G/TorchGroup Difference
The SS&G/TorchGroup Career Transition Services difference in one word is value.

No one delivers more options, flexibility, personalized services, contacts and technology for the money. Programs are pre-packaged or custom-designed for each employer/employee situation. SS&G/TorchGroup delivers the most cost-effective outplacement programs in the market. With a network of over 10,000 employer contacts, the combination of our two groups provides a powerful business team that yields unprecedented service levels, unequaled support and unmatched connections.

EXECUTIVE PROGRAM - 6 months

6 months of one-on-one personal counseling with a career transition consultant covering all aspects of the job search process. (12 hours total)
Creation of job search plan for executive
On-going phone support with consultant as needed
Self-management counseling
Online personal career assessment and evaluation of results with career consultant
All career transition workshops are available to executive
Electronic distribution of resumes to select recruiters and companies done for executives
$200 coupon toward office supply store

MANAGERIAL PROGRAM - 3 months

3 months of one-on-one personal counseling with a career transition consultant covering all aspects of the job search process. (6 hours total)
Online personal career assessment
Creation of job search plan for manager
Self-management workshop
Choice of 3 additional career transition workshops
3 months of phone support with consultant as needed
Resume posting to online sites
Resume blasting tool provided
$100 coupon toward office supply store

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM - 2 months