City CV

Outplacement Programmes

Support Your People Through Career Transition

Flexible outplacement support that helps employees move forward with confidence while protecting your organisation through change.

Professional receiving career transition support

Est. 2008
Career expertise built in the City
4.8/5
Average overall satisfaction score
100 days
Average time to placement
7 days
From consultation to bespoke CV and LinkedIn profile

Outplacement support that works for your people and your business

Redundancy and organisational change can be difficult for employees and employers. City CV gives departing employees expert, independent support while allowing your internal team to stay focused on the wider transition.

Each programme is shaped around the employee’s experience and goals, with the right level of support for their situation. We combine personalised coaching with professional writing services to help people approach the job market with a clear plan.

Providing thoughtful support at the point of departure can also protect your employer brand, maintain goodwill and reassure the people who remain.

The benefits of outplacement

A well-managed transition gives departing employees practical help when they need it and helps your organisation handle change responsibly.

For your exiting employees

  • Expert guidance: personalised career coaching provides direction and a practical route forward.
  • Professional personal branding: a bespoke CV and LinkedIn profile clearly communicate value to future employers.
  • Interview preparation: focused coaching improves confidence and performance at each stage of recruitment.
  • Emotional support: independent support helps employees manage the uncertainty of career transition.

For your business

  • Protect your employer brand: demonstrate that people continue to matter when their employment ends.
  • Support a smoother transition: give employees a constructive next step and reduce disruption.
  • Maintain goodwill: preserve relationships with former employees who may return or refer others.
  • Reassure remaining teams: show employees that organisational change is being handled with care.

What can be included in an outplacement programme?

We build each programme around the needs of your employees, selecting the services that will make the greatest difference.

01

Career Transition Coaching

One-to-one coaching gives employees the space to assess their experience and decide what should come next. Our coaches help them identify transferable strengths, clarify their direction and turn that thinking into a focused job-search plan.

Professional discussing their career transition

02

Professional Writing Services

Our writers create career documents that reflect the employee’s experience and target market. Support can include a professionally written CV, LinkedIn profile, biography or covering letter, giving each person a clear and credible professional story.

Professional working on career documents

03

Interview Coaching

Targeted preparation helps employees communicate their experience clearly and perform with greater confidence. Sessions can cover interview strategy, answering difficult questions and realistic mock-interview practice.

Professional preparing for an interview

04

Career Refinery Portal & App

Career Refinery extends the support available between coaching sessions. Employees can access e-learning, job-search tools, live opportunities and practical career resources whenever they need them.

Career Refinery Portal and App displayed across digital devices

05

Wellbeing & Mental Health Support

Redundancy can affect confidence and wellbeing as well as career plans. Mental health masterclasses and confidential support give employees a safe place to discuss concerns outside the workplace.

Employee receiving independent wellbeing support

06

Financial Planning Support

Managing money can become a greater concern during career transition. Through our specialist partner, employees can access a Financially Fit workshop and an individual session with a financial adviser.

Professional reviewing financial plans

Outplacement programmes tailored to your people

Choose the level of support that reflects each employee’s career stage. We can then adapt the programme around your requirements and budget.

Senior support

Outplacement for Leaders

For managers, directors and board-level employees whose next move requires senior-market positioning.

  • Professional writing services
  • Executive career transition coaching
  • Career Refinery access
  • Mental health support

Experienced professionals

Outplacement for Professionals

For established employees with approximately five or more years of professional experience.

  • Professional writing services
  • Career transition coaching
  • Career Refinery access
  • Mental health support

Need a bespoke programme?

We can create a programme for one employee or support a wider group through organisational change. The mix of services can be adjusted around career level and timescale, within your budget.

A straightforward route to tailored support

We manage the process from the initial conversation through to individual delivery, keeping administration simple for your team.

01

Tell us what you need

Share the number and seniority of employees requiring support.

02

Select the programme

We recommend the right level of support for each employee group.

03

We contact your employees

Our team introduces the service and begins the individual consultation process.

04

Support begins

Each employee receives personalised support aligned with their next step.

What our clients say

“My coach’s considered and engaged approach has enabled the exploration of blind-side performance issues and, most helpfully, the development of truly actionable plans to address these.”

“City CV are a natural partner for us. Their specialist team have provided practical and emotional support to our people when they needed it most.”

“Their knowledge and experience and the support they provided has made a huge difference to those that have used the service.”

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Why City CV?

  • Nearly two decades of career transition expertise.
  • Specialists with backgrounds in recruitment and HR, including executive leadership.
  • Personalised support delivered by experienced coaches and writers.
  • Programmes that can be adapted for individuals or larger employee groups.

A trusted extension of your team

City CV gives your employees independent, specialist support at a difficult point in their careers. We take care of the individual delivery while keeping the programme aligned with your organisation’s needs.

Flexible support
Designed around your people and your organisation

Explore our latest thinking

Read practical guidance on managing career transition or view upcoming City CV events.

Events & Masterclasses

Discover live sessions designed to help people understand the job market and strengthen their next move.

Take care of the people you need to let go

Talk to our team about the employees you need to support. We’ll recommend a programme that reflects their career level and your budget.