CMS Program Insights and Information

As our program coaches delve deeper into the résumé marketing component of our outplacement program, they inevitably come to point where they encourage their job seekers to access the 'Hidden Job Market'.  This is especially important during times of higher unemployment rates because it helps candid...

Everybody has their own unique style when it comes to learning new things and working in general. Some learn best by doing, talking and collaborating, while others learn most easily by reading and listening.

The same is true when one is learning how to find a new job.  For example, some of the cand...

As we can all generally attest to, whether it is a customized résumé or an introductory cover letter, writing about ourselves for ourselves, can be a bit of challenge.

In a competitive job market, how one delivers their personal introduction through a cover letter can make all the difference in sta...

Résumé writing is an art and a prerequisite exercise in marketing skills and work experience. Effectively and efficiently communicating career level and the experiences and contributions one can bring to the table of a new employer, ensures that a résumé ends up on top of the pile—not on the bottom ...

When a team member is made redundant, they are sure to respond with waves of emotions, and a variety of thoughts about their initial and future next steps.  Generally, they will first need time to focus in on what is important to them, their families and for their careers going forward.

As our Prog...

 I’m sure we can all agree that 2025 has been especially challenging when it comes to cost of living expenses and economic uncertainties on a number of levels.

It is especially important to us at CMS, to ensure that all job search candidates who join our full-service outplacement programs have the ...

There are three main pillars that can describe the CMS full-service outplacement program.  In our last blog, we discussed the value of Pillar #1 during job loss and career transition when emotions tend to run very high: personalized program coaching.

This week we focus on Pillar #2, which is equall...

As we have discussed over the last several weeks, interview preparation is key to one’s job search success. However, once interview day finally arrives our outplacement program candidates may need some help to stay focused on all the preparation they have completed!

As we can all relate, nerves can...

As you may be aware, this year I published a book based on the experience I have developed over the last 30 years in the outplacement business, and the proprietary program CMS uses to support to our job seekers.

The original goal of publishing the book was to bring practical support through a step-...

In our last blog, we talked about how we help CMS outplacement program candidates prepare to effectively answer technical interview questions.  This week our focus is on how our Program Coaches help their job search candidates in the preparation for Behavioural Style interview questions.

Most job s...

When most people go into a job interview their biggest problem is to remember and articulate everything that they have done and accomplished in the past.  Unless a candidate has prepared for this, the pressure of an interview can often make their answers awkward and disjointed.  The reason for this ...