Careers: outplacement and communication career advice

Moving on – PR Academy career and outplacement services

Our outplacement service is designed to support employers and employees when circumstances mean that it is time to move on from the organisation.

We also offer bespoke PR career advice and coaching if you have decided that you want to make that next move in your career and chase that promotion.

 What others say: 

 “What makes the PR Academy different is that they really know what makes the PR/Communications industry tick. They helped us identify our best skills and gave invaluable advice on how to make us stand out from the crowd. It is already making a real difference to how we look for our next opportunity.”

Kay Fletcher, Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, NHS London Programme for IT

Bespoke PR career advice – for individuals

Time to make your next career move? PR Academy has a range of service to support you as you take that important next step in your career ladder.

Why PR Academy? Well, we’re specialists not generalists. We understand the profession and the market. Our team is made up of senior practitioners who have ‘been there and done it’ supported by experienced recruiters from the world of PR and communication.

Most importantly, we understand recruitment and the job market, providing unbiased, practical advice which is tailored to you.

• £69 basic review of CV via email
• £99 review of CV and one 30 minute phone call
• £139 review of CV and one 45 minute meeting in central London

(All prices are plus VAT at the standard rate)

You can add any of the following:

• Making a personal impact at interview
• Videoed mock interviews
• Executive career coaching

You will be advised by head-hunter and former practitioner Julian Goldsmith.
Julian established Dialogue Europe Ltd to specialise in PR, public affairs, Government relations, corporate communications and marketing recruitment, primarily in the B2B market and focusing on the international financial and professional services sectors. Prior to this Julian worked as a specialist recruiter and before that as an external communications practitioner – both in-house and consultancy. Julian founded three niche PR agencies, merging the first into Ogilvy PR Worldwide (WPP Group). Throughout his career he has specialised in B2B, particularly the international financial and professional services sectors. Julian now uses this experience and range of UK and international contacts as a London-based specialist candidate marketer and external communications head-hunter.

Outplacement service – for PR employers

Our outplacement service aims to support both communication managers looking to restructure their teams, and their employees.

Why PR Academy? Well, we’re specialists where most outplacement services are generalists. We understand the profession and the market. Our team is made up of senior practitioners who have ‘been there and done it’ supported by experienced recruiters from the world of PR and communication.

We know that when it comes to a difficult period of organisational change, you need something more than the usual one size fits all approach. You need someone who understands your business and your challenges and we think that’s us.

Talk to us about:

• Workshops for your team covering:
  • What recruiters look for
  • CV overhaul
  • Your ‘one minute pitch’
  • Interview preparation
  • Building your own online brand
  • Networking
  • Personal career plan
  • Negotiation skills – how to get the best deal!
  • One-to-one support for senior team members
• Special rates on CIPR qualifications and PR Academy training
• Coaching and mentoring to keep people motivated