Outplacement programme
Tailored outplacement programme
A reorganisation or dismissal does not have to be an end point - it can be the start of a new, rewarding chapter in your career. With a Care4Careers outplacement programme, employees rediscover their direction step by step.
- A personal coach in your region
- A modular programme, from intake to placement
- Available online and on location
- Support with your CV, networking and applications
What is an outplacement programme?
Personal guidance from dismissal to a new job
An outplacement programme is a structured guidance programme that helps an employee find a new, suitable job after dismissal. It combines emotional processing with career orientation and labour-market support - tailored to the pace and wishes of the individual.
The programme consists of several set phases: from an in-depth intake and self-insight, through career orientation and practical preparation, to an active job search and support during placement. Each phase has a concrete goal and a clear outcome. How intensive and how long the programme runs is something you decide together with your coach.
At Care4Careers, guidance takes place both online and on location, at more than 55 offices across the Netherlands. You work with one dedicated coach throughout the entire programme.
"The modular structure of the programme fitted my situation perfectly. Care4Careers adapted at every turn, with personal and professional guidance. It gave me both direction and confidence, so I found a suitable role more quickly."
Former employee, ICON
What makes the programme effective?
Why an outplacement programme with Care4Careers works
A programme with Care4Careers is more than a course in job applications. It combines personal coaching with concrete labour-market support - always tailored to the individual, never to a standard format.
Modular structure
You choose the modules that suit your situation. From career coaching and interview training to personal branding or guidance towards self-employment - you only pay for what you need.
One dedicated coach
You work with the same coach throughout the entire programme. That brings trust, continuity and the space to truly work on your situation - without having to tell your story again each time.
Validated methods
We work with recognised career assessments, coached reflection and proven application techniques. That way we build on a solid foundation of self-insight and market knowledge.
Hybrid guidance
Conversations take place at your location, at our office or online via Teams - you choose what suits you best. With more than 55 offices across the Netherlands, we are always nearby.
Access to an employer network
Through Care4Careers you gain access to a broad network of employers and vacancies - including the hidden job market. Your jobsearch coach actively helps you make the right connections.
Measurable results
On average, our participants find a suitable new role within 3 months. We actively steer on progress, adjust where needed and stay available until you are successfully placed.
What does the programme look like?
From intake to placement - step by step
After the intake meeting and mapping out the employee's wishes and needs, a personal programme is put together. The employee decides, together with the coach, what the programme looks like - both online and on location. Every programme is tailor-made: personal, flexible and focused on lasting results.
Intake and situation overview
The programme starts with an in-depth intake meeting. The coach maps out the situation: what exactly has happened, where do the obstacles lie and what are the wishes for the future? Together you draw up a personal action plan with clear goals, a realistic timeline and concrete agreements about the intensity of the guidance. This conversation forms the foundation of the entire programme.
Processing and self-insight
Dismissal comes with emotions - and there is room for them. In this phase there is space for processing: what has this done to you, which patterns or beliefs are at play? At the same time we explore, through career assessments, coaching and reflection exercises, where your talents, drivers and core qualities lie. That self-insight is the basis for a focused and realistic career move.
Career orientation and setting your course
Based on your self-insight, we translate your profile to the labour market: which roles and sectors suit who you are? What are realistic possibilities, and where do opportunities lie that you may not yet have considered? We draw up a concrete career plan focused on roles that genuinely match your profile, ambitions and personal situation.
Labour-market preparation
In this phase we work on all the practical tools you need: a sharp, ATS-proof CV, a powerful LinkedIn profile, a clear elevator pitch and a networking strategy. Job interviews and negotiations are practised through interview training and role-play with your coach. You enter the market with confidence and a strong personal profile.
Active job search
Together with your coach and jobsearch coach, you get to work actively on the labour market. We respond to vacancies in a targeted way, approach employers proactively and tap into the hidden job market through networking and direct outreach. You gain access to the Care4Careers employer network. Your coach monitors progress, gives feedback on interviews and helps adjust where needed.
Placement and aftercare
Once you have found a new role, the guidance does not stop. The coach supports you as you start your new job: how do you make a good first impression, how do you handle expectations, and which pitfalls await? There is room for evaluation and aftercare, so that you land successfully in your new role and the transition is lasting.
Modular approach
Every programme is a combination of fitting modules
The outplacement programme consists of eight modules that can be freely combined. Together with your coach, you put together a programme that matches your situation, goals and budget. There is no distinction between fixed and optional modules - each module is a puzzle piece that is deployed as needed.
Fully combinable and scalable. Depending on budget, desired duration and personal wishes, the intensity of each module is increased or reduced - from a short exploration to in-depth guidance. That way you only pay for what you actually need.
The Career Scan
The starting point of every programme. It provides clear insight into strengths, drivers and opportunities on the labour market.
- Individual conversations & assignments
- Digital questionnaires and assessments
- Insight into labour-market opportunities
Where to from here?
Emotional and practical support during job loss or organisational change.
- Processing uncertainty and disappointment
- Building self-confidence and resilience
- Shifting focus from loss to career action
Networking & Job Applications 3.0
Modern application skills and professional presentation for today's labour market.
- CV and LinkedIn optimisation
- Job interview preparation
- Activating and expanding your network
Personal Branding
Building a strong, authentic professional identity - online and offline.
- Your unique value proposition
- Online visibility and positioning
- An authentic and memorable profile
Search & Match
Active job matching through labour-market specialists and our employer network.
- Suitable vacancies across all sectors
- Proactive connections with employers
- Support with negotiation and onboarding
Entrepreneurship
Guidance for those considering entrepreneurship as their next step.
- Entrepreneurial assessment and market analysis
- Business model and value proposition
- Marketing and online visibility
Training & Education Advice
A targeted choice of training that increases employability and labour-market position.
- Courses, certifications and training routes
- Tailored to skills and ambitions
- Aligned with labour-market needs
Aftercare
A closing phase focused on lasting placement once you have started a new role.
- Two months of online support after placement
- Check-ins to monitor progress
- Guidance with new responsibilities
Costs and investment
What does an outplacement programme cost?
The cost of outplacement depends on the duration, intensity and content of the programme. At Care4Careers we always work with tailor-made programmes - no standard packages, but guidance tailored to your situation.
For organisations with multiple employees we offer modular programmes. Each participant chooses the modules that fit: from career coaching and interview training to personal branding or guidance towards self-employment.
Outplacement is an investment in sustainable employability. It not only speeds up the route to a new job, but also ensures a better match between person and role.
Investment
€2,000
up to €7,500 per programme
- A fully tailor-made programme
- Modular: build your own programme
- Transparent rates, no hidden costs
- Duration of 3 to 12 months, tailored to the employee
- Focused on getting to suitable new work quickly
Funding
Who pays for the outplacement programme?
In most cases, outplacement is paid for by the employer. Exactly how the costs are covered varies from one situation to the next - from a settlement agreement to a social plan. In some cases the employee invests in their next step themselves.
The employer pays for the programme
In most cases, the employer pays for the outplacement guidance. This is often part of the arrangements around dismissal or reorganisation, and reflects good employership.
Through a settlement agreement
Outplacement is often included as part of the arrangements in the settlement agreement. A practical and tax-free way to fund guidance.
As part of a social plan
Many organisations offer outplacement during reorganisations as a collective measure. This way, all affected employees receive equal guidance towards new work.
Investing in your next step yourself
Sometimes an employee chooses to arrange guidance themselves. This can be done through the transition allowance or as a personal investment in a stronger position on the labour market.
Discuss the options with your employer. In many cases an outplacement programme can be included in a settlement agreement or as part of the termination arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the outplacement programme
How likely am I to find a new job through an outplacement programme?
Most participants find a suitable role within 3 to 6 months. Success is boosted by personal coaching, career assessments, an active job search and access to our employer network. On average, participants are successfully placed after 3 months.
Which modules are compulsory in an outplacement programme?
No module is mandatory. The Career Scan is almost always the starting point and Aftercare almost always the end point, but you decide what to use. The eight modules (Career Scan, Where to from here?, Networking & Job Applications 3.0, Personal Branding, Search & Match, Entrepreneurship, Training & Education Advice and Aftercare) are freely combined with your coach, to match your situation and budget.
How long does an outplacement programme take?
An outplacement programme takes on average 3 to 6 months, depending on the chosen modules and the participant's pace. There is no fixed duration - the length is always tailored to the person and situation.
What does an outplacement programme cost on average?
The costs vary between €2,000 and €7,500, depending on the duration and chosen modules. Because we work modularly, you only pay for the guidance you actually need. Request a free quote for a personal programme proposal.
Where does the outplacement programme take place?
Our programmes are hybrid: you choose between conversations on location, online via Teams, or a combination. We have more than 55 offices throughout the Netherlands - from Gouda and Amsterdam to Utrecht, Eindhoven and Emmen.
What is the difference between outplacement and second-track reintegration?
Outplacement focuses on finding new work after dismissal. Second-track reintegration takes place during illness and is aimed at finding suitable work outside the employee's own organisation, in line with the Gatekeeper Improvement Act (Wet verbetering poortwachter).
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