Outplacement Services for Laid-Off Employees
Personalized, fast-paced career coaching and job search support designed to help your departing employees land their next opportunity—quickly, confidently, and with care.
Outplacement Services That Work
A Best Impression’s Outplacement Servces provides high-touch, results-driven support for employees navigating job loss. Designed and taught by expert job search coach Colin Murphy, this program accelerates the job search process for impacted employees through one-on-one coaching, practical tools, and deeply personalized support.
Unlike traditional outplacement providers that offer generic advice and slower timelines, my approach delivers faster outcomes through more frequent coaching sessions and comprehensive job search processes.
- Faster re-employment outcomes compared to traditional firms
- Personalized 1-on-1 coaching for every participant
- Step-by-step curriculum with templates, exercises, and scripts
- Lifetime access to 90+ job search resources and tools
- Ongoing access beyond the instruction as new challenges are presented
Why Companies and HR Leaders Choose A Best Impression for Outplacement Support Services
The Complete Career Transition Program
Career Therapy
- Clarify your goals and values
- Understand your personal drivers
- Identify aligned roles and companies
LinkedIn Optimization
- Improve visibility in recruiter searches
- Custom headline and About section
- Keyword placement and formatting
Networking Strategy
- Complete the PATH Exercise
- Outreach messaging templates
- Org charts and contact data
Resume & Cover Letter
- Live resume review and edits
- Access to tested templates
- Custom guidance for each role
Interview Coaching
- 3 live sessions with mock interview
- STAR format practice and feedback
- Salary negotiation strategy
Ongoing Support
- 4 additional client-directed sessions
- Support for 3 live interviews
- 60+ downloadable job search resources
The Complete Career Transition Program
Phase 1: Career Clarity & Direction
- Career therapy to uncover values, strengths, and direction
- Personalized job target mapping
- Guided reflection and goal setting
Phase 2: LinkedIn & Resume Optimization
- Top-to-bottom LinkedIn profile overhaul
- Custom resume and cover letter templates + edits
- Keyword strategy for recruiter visibility
Phase 3: Networking & Outreach
- PATH Exercise: Identify ideal employers + outreach plan
- Organizational chart research and contact targeting
- Prewritten messaging templates for referrals
Phase 4: Interview Coaching & Offer Strategy
- Live mock interviews + STAR method coaching
- Custom question prep from job descriptions
- Salary and offer negotiation guidance
Ongoing Support
- Access to group coaching sessions
- Resume reviews for up to 3 interviews per participant
- Real-time support via email and messaging
- Optional extended support packages available
Compare: Why Our Outplacement Is More Effective
Traditional Outplacement Firms
- Limited, infrequent support stretched over months
- One-size fits all exercises
- Slow-paced processes
- Lack of customization
A Best Impression Approach
- Frequent and high-touch coaching completed in weeks
- Immediate access to coaches and support to maximize results
- Faster turnaround for interview preparation and offer negotiation
- Actionable templates, and strategic accountability
Meet Your Coach: Colin Murphy
I’m Colin Murphy, the founder and principal instructor of A Best Impression, and a trusted partner to organizations navigating workforce transitions. Over the past decade, I’ve helped more than 900 professionals—from frontline employees to senior executives—successfully move through layoffs, career pivots, and competitive job searches.
I bring more than just expertise—I bring structure, empathy, and momentum to each engagement. My approach combines strategic tools with personalized coaching to help individuals regain confidence, clarify direction, and land well-matched roles faster.
As an extension of your HR team, I prioritize the dignity of your employees, the reputation of your company, and the outcomes that matter most to both.
Let’s Support Your Employees the Right Way
Give your team members more than a transition—give them a launchpad. Schedule a discovery call to explore custom outplacement packages tailored to your company size, industry, and timeline.