Career Transition and Outplacement
Make your next career move with confidence.
Our personalised and specialised career transition services are designed to support employees after job loss, following the end of contracts, redundancy, restructuring, or termination.
We provide the tools, resources, coaching, connections, and support to facilitate a successful return to work for exiting employees.
Our career services help:
- Participants develop a career transition plan, make informed decisions, and be competitive in the job market
- Lower the stress and trauma felt by employees during unemployment
- Improve levels of wellbeing and emotional stability after a job loss
- Continue loyalty and positive relationships with employees leaving, keeping in mind some employers may want to hire team members back in the future
- Preserve the company’s positive reputation in the community
- Maintain trust and morale with employees still employed
Professional outplacement services
We support participants through every stage of career transition — from clarifying career goals and strengthening personal brand, to activating a confident, targeted job search. Programs are delivered by experienced career coaches and talent specialists, tailored to each participant’s role, function and sector.
Our Career Transition Programs
- Personalised assessments, goal setting and job search action plans
- ATS-compliant resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn optimisation
- Interview coaching, psychometric assessments and skills evaluation
- Salary guidance, negotiation support and professional development planning
- Networking strategies, recruiter engagement and personal positioning
- Targeted sessions with specialist consultants for sector-specific insights
Executive programs
Designed for senior leaders, our executive programs support confident career progression and leadership positioning through:
- Executive-level resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn optimisation
- Career pathway planning, leadership purpose and personal positioning
- Skills gap analysis, development planning and growth opportunities
- Interview preparation, panel readiness and board-level presentation support
- Executive recruiter engagement and access to the hidden job market
- Psychometric testing and in-depth leadership assessments
The Six Degrees difference
Program delivery
We support individuals through the redundancy process and deliver strategic career support through one-on-one coaching sessions and access to tools and resources on the Six Degrees Careers Hub.
Managing the change
Working with line managers, we establish an action plan and provide advice on how to communicate messages in a caring and compassionate way, in line with legal responsibilities.
Pre-planning
We consult around unique business needs and requirements if redundancies are anticipated and workshop potential solutions to workforce planning and staffing needs.
Providing a high-value outplacement experience
Tailored programs
We believe that meeting the needs of an individual or company is important and can structure our offering accordingly.
Personal approach
Each participant is allocated with their own career coach and is given the attention and opportunity to achieve their goals and next steps.
Specialist knowledge
We provide trained and experienced career coaches as well as talent consultants who have the skills, empathy, and commitment to help people achieve their career goals.
Practical & research-based career tools
Our career services and outplacement team utilise globally recognised psychometric tools and evidence-based assessment techniques to meet the needs of employees and leaders at all levels and disciplines within an organisation.
Industry knowledge & networks
Based on our recruitment industry specialisations, we can set up participants with a resume and profile on the Six Degrees recruitment database with a specialist recruiter who may be able to help with a future role or networking introductions.
Career transition programs
We have career transition programs aimed at all employee levels, needs, and budgets:
Career Assist
A kick starter program with a focus on job hunting essentials including writing a professional resume, creating a compelling LinkedIn profile, and formulating a job search action plan. Participants can hit the ground running once they get this initial support and expertise.
Career Foundations
A higher-touch program which works closely with a career coach, helping individuals with longer-term aspirations and their career plan. We work on all the job search essentials as well as interview preparation and developing personal value propositions. This program also includes psychometric assessments that help identify strengths and factors important to the next career move.
Career Edge
Our program typically matched to senior leaders and executives. We deep dive into a long-range career vision, personal goals, individual values, and leadership style to deliver a highly customised program. We evaluate career accomplishments, unique professional differentiators, and each leader's sense of purpose to establish a professional platform and branding strategy aligned to career goals. It is a holistic full-service program that merges life and work aspirations.
Executive consultants
Meet our dedicated executive specialists who connect businesses with skilled professionals across Australia. Their expertise and industry knowledge ensure every placement is the right fit, every time.
Paul Hallam
Founder & Executive Director
Executive search ,
National, Melbourne
Nick Hindhaugh
Founder & Executive Director
Executive search ,
National, Melbourne
David Braham
Founder & Executive Director
Executive search ,
National, Melbourne
John Whitehead
Chief Commercial Officer
Executive search ,
National, Melbourne
Alastair Pennie
Director - New South Wales
Executive search, Procurement, Contracting, Supply chain, Consumer & FMCG, Healthcare ,
Sydney
Katrina Park
Partner - Executive Search
Executive search, Technology ,
Melbourne
Ben Maurer
Partner - Executive Search
Executive search ,
Sydney
Sarah Cox
Associate Partner
Retail, Executive search, Consumer & FMCG ,
Melbourne
Rachel Shermer
Director
Communications & Corporate Affairs, Executive search, Marketing, Sales, Digital ,
Sydney
Alisa Imfeld
Research Manager
Executive search ,
Melbourne
Rohan McMaster
Client Partner
Executive search, Accounting & Finance ,
National, Melbourne
Ryan Webster
Client Partner
Executive search, Government ,
National, Brisbane
