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Redundancy/Early Severance Service

The aim of this service is to support individuals through the redundancy/early severance process by equipping them with the techniques, knowledge and confidence to effectively manage their career.

The options set out below are designed to offer a very cost effective yet high quality approach to redundancy support. We are also happy to tailor the agenda to suit your needs if required.

We also offer advice and guidance on an individual basis to address specific issues as required.

For further information contact enquiries@affinityconnect.org or call Sarah Turner on 01275 461970 ext 1

Course Objectives & Sample Agenda

·    To encourage confidence in the ability to create a new career by identifying key skill areas and competencies ·    To demonstrate how to compile a successful CV ·    To provide interview technique coaching on a group basis ·    To ease financial concerns by clarifying key financial issues in particular those related to leaving service early and how best to deal with them ·    An opportunity to seek independent financial advice (free, no obligation consultation)

Managing change Identifying delegate concerns Change & Transition   Knowing what you offer Skills analysis Transferable skills Interests   Successful job applications CV writing  Application forms Covering letters   Different routes to finding a job Job search opportunities   Preparing for interviews Interview techniques Interview types Common interview questions   (The above topics are included in the 2 day agenda only)

State benefits Job Seekers Allowance Protecting state pension Miscellaneous benefits   Taxation & NIC Pension, redundancy & benefits Maintaining NI contributions   Pension benefits State pension – protecting benefits Preserved occupational pension Pension planning for the future AVC, FSAVC, Open Market Option   Severance packages (if applicable) Repackaging the benefits Considering the options & implications   Money Management Budgeting & inflation Outstanding mortgages & other debts Investment principles & reducing risk Arranging a Will Seeking professional advice

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAMPLE AGENDA (1 Day) CV Development Interview Techniques State Benefits Job Seekers Allowance - entitlements Miscellaneous benefits Protecting state pension Pension benefits State pension & other benefits Civil Service pension benefits AVC, FSAVC, Personal Pensions, Stakeholder Annuities, open market option Redundancy packages Considering the options Money Management Budgeting Loans, mortgages & other debts Inflation - its effects & how to minimise Use of income and capital Personal taxation & national insurance contributions Tax code Taxation of pension & redundancy benefits Tax tips Making the most of your money Investment principles Investing for income and/or growth Reducing investment risk (Case Study) Arranging a will Deed of variation Enduring power of attorney Mitigating inheritance tax Thinking about the future Planning ahead Seeking professional advice