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NEW CAREER COACHING COURSE

BECOME A CAREER COACH WITH OUR NEW CAREER COACHING COURSE!

Ever wanted to become a Career Coach but didn't know where to start? Or currently working within a Training, Human Resources, Organisational Development or Mentoring role and looking for a range of career tools, career inventories and career assessments to help support your staff?
Then look no further!
Sprint have recently launched an innovative, modern and practical Career Coaching Course to meet the needs of individuals, or teams, who are seeking to learn Career Coaching skills, or those who wish to work as a Career Coach.
These Career Coaching Courses are being run throughout the UK over the next few months so this is a superb opportunity to attend locally.
This 3 day course is getting fantastic feedback from participants and is in high demand - so to book your place please click on the Career Coaching Academy tab on our home page!
We look forward to meeting you on the course...

03 June 2011

PUBLIC SECTOR REDUNDANCY SUPPORT

Sprint are pleased to announce the further development of our Career Foundation Workshops and individual Career Coaching aimed specifically at meeting the needs of staff facing redundancy within the Public Sector; Councils, the NHS, Fire and Rescue Services, Funded Authorities and the Third Sector / Charities.
Focusing our outplacement services and career coaching on covering key areas such as assessing transferable skills, developing a knowledge of modern job search techniques and helping with planning an effective career campaign, this support is all about creating positive results for the individuals we support.
Designed to meet tight budgetary constraints, Sprint are already delivering this assistance to a number of public sector and charity organisations where in partnership we are doing all we can to assist staff through challenging times.
Should you wish further information or a confidential discussion regarding any element of this tailored service then we would be delighted to hear from you.

22 January 2011

Sprint Career Management now in Partnership with Berkshire Consultancy Ltd

Sprint Outplacement Services are pleased to announce our working partnership with Berkshire Consultancy Limited (BCL). Berkshire Consultancy is a leading UK Management Consultancy that specialises in organisational development across the public and private sector. Selected as a key supplier on the Public Sector Buying Solutions Framework (Management Consultancy and Accounting Services - HR Consultancy) they offer consultancy advice on all aspects of HR and learning & development.

The partnership between BCL and Sprint provides a unique range of outplacement services aimed at delivering first class career and outplacement support to those that face the daunting challenge of redundancy within the public sector.

21 June 2010

HCR Relocation selects Sprint for Career Coaching

We are delighted to announce out partnership with the HCR Group, one of the UK's largest and most successful companies providing UK and International Employee Relocation Services. HCR has selected Sprint to provide its unique online career resource centre coupled with remote and face to face career coaching. HCR's customers can now benefit from personal career and skill development coaching and innovative job-seeking solutions that really can make a difference in todays competitive employment market.

16 June 2010

Sprint partners with The List UK - Career support for ex-Forces personnel

We are delighted to announce we have been chosen as the selected Career Management Provider to the specialist ex- Forces support Company The List (Global) Limited;  www.thelistuk.com

The List UK is the only UK ex-Forces (all ranks, all Services; Army, Navy, Air Force) business, employment and recruitment networking database serving the needs of ex-Forces people in the global workplace, and employers and recruiters in every economic sector. It is a gateway to employment for ex-Forces people and the virtual 'hub' for anyone who wants to connect and network with ex-Services people in the workplace.

Sprints online career resource centre is now available to all ex-Forces and departing Forces personnel through TheListUK website, alongside remote career support and face to face career support.

We look forward to helping these key personnel promote their unique strengths to the civilian employment market and assist each through challenging career change.

16 February 2010

2009 ends on a high

According to leading Job Board Monster, online recruitment closed the year on a 12th-month high. Sectors that recorded increased opportunities in December were HR, manufacturing, legal and finance. However, demand for technically skilled workers in architecture, construction and engineering remained muted.

Regionally, Wales witnessed the largest upturn in demand but Scotland and London also saw improvements.

Again some signs that the employment market is changing for the better, positive news for job seekers entering 2010.

5 January 2010

Welcome on board Major Clarke!

Welcome on board Major Clarke!

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Gary Clarke to the role of Training Director at Sprint Outplacement Services.

Gary has been working as a Consultant to Sprint and now joins us from the Armed Forces on a full time basis, tasked with managing our Training Department and ensuring 1st class delivery and evaluation.

Gary is recognised as one of the most experienced Training Advisors in the Armed Forces and brings a wealth of experience to the company.

To see the recent press release regarding Gary in the Grapevine Magazine please follow the link below:

Gary Clarke joins Sprint Ouptlacement Services

30 July 2009

CV is key for August!

One thing we keep an eye on is the state of the job-market - when we are advising candidates we have to be able to offer realistic advice on which sectors are doing well and which stand less chance of job success. Although we are not yet out of the woods, there does seem to be a levelling off in the number of companies implementing a "recruitment freeze".

Seasonally August is the slowest recruitment month, with factory shut downs and holidays causing delays.

Key to securing the right appointment in the month ahead is by being pro-active, network, network and network more. 

Those who have prepared their CVs well, have a structured and well planned approach, and conducted thorough research prior to interview will be the ones that stand the greatest chance of success in the month ahead!

So if you wish a review of your CV - email it to us and we will offer a free review for the months of July and August!

17 July 2009

Analysing job offers: what to consider

We recently were asked to advise an attendee from one of our courses on how to decide between 2 job offers. Each had its own merits, but factors to consider generally cover: security, atmosphere, type of business, type of work, people working with, recognition, sense of achievement, challenge, responsibility, variety, status, personal development, advancement, variety, effect on personal life, pay and benefits. A few months later we caught up with him in his new role, he said we had missed one to consider, he went with his "gut feeling" and he was loving the job!   

09 July 2009

Umbrellas

For the start of the week, we find ourselves in polar opposites to last week.  Instead of sunscreen being a necessary accessory, the need is now for umbrellas.  With temperatures dropping and looking set to stay unsettled for the rest of the week, this also reflects the current state of the job market.

There are rays of sunshine, with companies still actively recruiting, followed by periods of relative inactivity, when the recruitment is ongoing, but at a much reduced pace.  This is when having an up-to-date, clear and concise CV, tailored specifically for the vacancy can pay big dividends.

06 July 2009

Sun Cream

Only one hot topic necessary this week, wear sunscreen!

02 July 2009

Should we be allowed to wear shorts in this weather?

As office workers we are all used to wearing suits, ties and business wear but in this heatwave is it more practical to be in shorts?

Our Project Director bucked the trend by turning up in smart 3 quarter length trousers, and although this may be the norm for our female staff it raised a few eye brows on whether it is appropriate wear for men.

Certainly as our Project Director he spends much of his time stuck in front of his PC and our Server, I'm sure he achieved much more through being cooler.

Thankfully it was a one off in the heat, one saving grace that we dont have days like this very often!

01 July 2009