Career Transition & Outplacement

Your next move starts with a real person.

One-on-one coaching, an ATS-proven resume, and a search strategy built around your goals, not a portal you log into alone. OCM's coaching strategies have cut search time by up to half across industries and career levels.

500,000+ professionals guided
40+ years of outplacement experience

Need Outplacement Support?

Planning a workforce transition? Let’s talk about how OCM can support your organization and help your employees confidently navigate what’s next.

Services
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50%
Reduction in search time, across all industries and career levels
500k+
Professionals guided through career transition
40+
Years of outplacement and career transition experience
1:1
A dedicated human coach, not a chatbot or a content library
An OCM career coach in a one-on-one session with a client
Where most people start

You don’t have to navigate what’s next alone.

A career transition can bring uncertainty, opportunity, and a lot of questions. Your OCM coach helps you make sense of what’s next, build a clear plan, and move forward with confidence.

A dedicated coach by your side. Work one-on-one with an experienced coach who gets to know you, your goals, and your situation—and stays with you throughout your transition.

A plan built around you. Your career strategy is tailored to your experience, goals, and timeline—not a one-size-fits-all process.

Support for the entire journey. From navigating the initial transition and strengthening your resume to interviewing, negotiating an offer, and starting your next role, we're with you along the way.

How it works

What your first 30 days look like.

1
Week 1 · Intake

Meet your coach

A self-assessment to clarify your strengths, your non-negotiables, and how to position yourself in a competitive market.

2
Weeks 1 to 2 · Brand

Resume and LinkedIn

Your resume rebuilt in an ATS-proven format, your profile optimized, and the know-how to keep both current yourself.

3
Weeks 2 to 3 · Search

Strategy and networking

Target list, outreach plan, and deliberate networking practice. It is still the highest-yield channel, so we train it.

4
Weeks 3 to 4 · Convert

Interview and negotiate

Proven interviewing techniques, cover letter and follow-up guidance, and offer conversations with your coach in your corner.

After the first month, support continues until you land. Pathways and pace vary by goal, level, and timeline.

Choose your pathway

Career support built around you. One dedicated coach.

Your career transition is unique. We tailor your program to your goals, experience, and next step, with a dedicated coach guiding you throughout the journey.

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One-on-One Career Coaching
One-on-One Career Coaching
Clarify the goal, then build the plan to reach it

Every client works with a skilled, empathetic, highly qualified career coach. Together you assess your professional goals, evaluate real opportunities, and build a customized plan that fits your career and your life.

What's included
  • A dedicated coach for the full program
  • Self-assessment of strengths and positioning
  • Networking strategy and practice
  • Interview prep and offer support
  • Proprietary career portal access
Choose this when
  • You want structure and accountability, not just resources
  • You are weighing more than one direction
  • You have been out of the market for a while

Great for: professionals at any level whose role was eliminated, and anyone making a deliberate move while still employed.

Resume Branding & LinkedIn Development
ATS-proven resume, optimized profile, and the skills to maintain both

Your resume and LinkedIn profile are usually your first impression, so we make them count. Our branding team rewrites your resume in a format proven to pass Applicant Tracking Systems, or you can learn to do it yourself in a group training session.

What's included
  • Resume rewritten in ATS-proven format
  • Cover letter and follow-up guidance
  • LinkedIn profile optimization
  • LinkedIn networking taught, not outsourced
  • Group resume training option
Choose this when
  • Applications are not converting to screens
  • Your resume has not been touched in years
  • You are changing industries and need repositioning

Great for: anyone applying online at volume, and candidates targeting competitive roles where formatting decides who gets read.

Entrepreneurship Program
Test the idea before you commit your savings to it

Built for clients who want to explore self-employment thoroughly rather than impulsively. The program helps you assess your potential for success before committing significant time and money to a direction that may not be feasible.

What's included
  • Structured viability assessment
  • Business planning support
  • Implementation guidance
  • Full access to career transition services throughout
Choose this when
  • You have been considering going out on your own
  • A severance window makes this the moment
  • You want an honest read before you invest

Great for: experienced professionals with real domain expertise, and consultants building a portfolio career in the gig economy.

Active Retirement Options
Retirement as a next chapter, not an ending

Comprehensive career and life planning for people who want better work/life balance and alternatives to the traditional leisure-only retirement. We encourage spouses and partners to take part.

What's included
  • Life and career self-assessment
  • Options mapping across consulting, board work and part-time
  • A tailored action plan
  • Sessions that include your spouse or partner
Choose this when
  • Full retirement is not actually the goal
  • You want to stay engaged on your own terms
  • You are deciding between one more role and a different structure

Great for: late-career professionals and executives, and couples planning the transition together.

built into every program

Everything you need to move forward with confidence.

Professionally updated ATS resume
One-on-one career coaching
Proven interviewing techniques
Effective job search strategies
LinkedIn profile assistance
Proprietary career portal access
Cover letter and follow-up guidance
Retirement and entrepreneurial options
50%
of HR managerssay candidates who used outplacement arrive better prepared for interviews
67%
of recruitersagree, and report they are more likely to hire those candidates
Seven ways to work with us
1:1 consulting
Written materials
E-learning
Online resources
Virtual webinars
Classroom webinars
Continuous groups
Why it Matters

Preparation makes a difference.

Better prepared. Personalized coaching, interview preparation, and practice help you walk into conversations ready to communicate your experience and value.

More confidence. A clear strategy and professional positioning help you approach your search with greater focus and confidence.

Ready for opportunity. From your resume and LinkedIn profile to interviewing and negotiation, you’re prepared to make the most of the opportunities ahead.

Why OCM

Human-first, and built for real timelines.

One coach, start to finish

You are not handed between reps. The person who knows your situation is the person who picks up the phone, through the first call, the hard week, and the offer.

Judgment-free by design

Coaching sessions are a safe space to say the thing you cannot say to your network yet, and to think out loud without it costing you anything.

Taught, not done for you

We will optimize your resume and profile, then show you how to keep them sharp for the rest of your career, so you never start from zero again.

Built around your circumstances

Programs flex around notice periods, severance windows, and family decisions. We support clients nationwide, virtually or in person.

“
As it turned out, I needed every bit of the support and advice. I couldn't have succeeded with my job search without you.
Ramon L.
Position eliminated after 16 years with one company
Two doors in

Whichever side of the conversation you're on.

If you were just notified

Start your program today.

The first week sets the tone. Get your resume into an ATS-proven format, get a coach on the phone, and get a plan in place before the momentum goes.

Start your program
If you're planning a reduction

Separation planning, handled end to end.

Whether you're transitioning a few people or thousands: pre-event planning, communication strategy, manager notification training, and orientation sessions immediately after notification.

Separation planning & RIF kit
Questions

The things people ask on the first call.

Who pays for my program?
Most often your former employer sponsors outplacement as part of a separation package, in which case your program is already covered. If you're funding it yourself, we'll walk you through the options and pricing on the first call, before you commit to anything.
How long will my search take?
It depends on your level, your industry, and the market. What we can say is that OCM's coaching strategies have reduced search time by up to 50% across all industries and career levels, largely because clients stop guessing and start running a real process.
Do I get a real person, or a platform?
A real person. You're matched with a dedicated career coach and can work with them one-on-one, in small groups, or both. The career portal and e-learning library support the coaching, they do not replace it.
Can I use OCM while I'm still employed?
Yes. Plenty of clients work with us while employed in order to plan a deliberate move rather than a reactive one, including people weighing retirement or self-employment against one more corporate role.
What if I don't want another corporate role?
That's exactly what the Entrepreneurship and Active Retirement pathways are for. Both start with an honest assessment of whether the direction is viable for you, before you commit time or money to it.
Where is OCM located?
We support clients nationwide, virtually or in person, with teams serving employers and individuals across Las Vegas, Reno, and Boise.
For ORganizations

Planning a workforce transition? We're here to help.

Whether you’re supporting one employee or managing a larger workforce reduction, OCM provides personalized career transition support that helps you take care of your people.

A professional after a successful career transition