A Bend In The Road: A guide to career transition

The effective and speedy transition of a retrenched employee to a desired outcome depends on many things; well-defined goals and realistic objectives are essential, with their achievement being largely dependent upon the approach of the individual. After many years’ experience gained in assisting retrenched employees through the DMA Group’s career transition programmes, Derek and Ross Mengel have realised that unemployed individuals don’t have the time or inclination to become embroiled in exhaustive dissertations on job search. Through this book they have attempted to provide the reader with a summary of the concepts they see as most pertinent, commencing at the ‘pick-up stage’ of retrenchment, focusing on the career transition phases of Separation, Preparation, Communication and Negotiation, and culminating in the acceptance of a new and satisfying challenge. Based on the premise that retrenchment is not the “end” of the road but, indeed, a “bend” in the road, an opportunity for exciting new beginnings and the realisation of a fulfilling career, this guide to career transition provides practical advice