Outplacement & Career Transition

Structured, discreet support for professionals navigating job loss, role elimination, or sensitive exits — with a clear focus on reducing risk and enabling a credible return to the Swiss job market.

This service is designed for high-stakes transitions, where timing, narrative, and judgement matter.

When it’s relevant

What this includes

Transition diagnosis & planning
Clarity on timing, risks, and realistic market options
Repositioning for the Swiss market
CV, LinkedIn, and professional narrative aligned to local expectations — including how to explain a layoff credibly
Strategic market re-entry
Targeted networking, headhunter positioning, and access to non-advertised opportunities
Interview & negotiation support
Preparing for senior-level conversations and decision dynamics

What we focus on

Career diagnosis: realistic options, constraints, and trade-offs
Positioning & narrative: how your experience is perceived by Swiss decision-makers
Swiss job market strategy: where to invest effort, how to prioritise opportunities, and when applications make sense
Selective activation: targeted networking and head-hunter positioning

“What helped most was the clarity and structure during a sensitive transition — without false reassurance or unrealistic expectations.”

— Director, Life Sciences

Realistic timelines

Most senior transitions take 3–6 months, depending on seniority, market conditions, and flexibility. Expectations are set realistically from the start.

Engagement types

For individuals (self-funded)
Discreet, fast-start support tailored to personal context, urgency, and confidentiality requirements.

For companies (company-sponsored)

Structured outplacement programmes aligned with:

HR policies and governance
leadership and reputation considerations
reporting and stakeholder expectations

Support is delivered with discretion, professionalism, and respect for all parties.

Recently laid off?
If you’ve been impacted by restructuring or role elimination, the first weeks matter more than most people realise. Understanding what typically happens after a layoff in Switzerland can significantly reduce risk and shorten the transition.

→ What happens after a layoff in Switzerland