career advice

[america]

My company is paying for a consultant to help us soon-to-be-made-redundant with some career advice. Does anybody know what that means? Are they actually helping us to find another job or is it likely to CV workshops etc.?

My husband was made redundant a few weeks ago and had a similar thing.
They basically said what benefits he'd be entitled to and help with c.v.
Mind you the benefits side is a joke he's worked all his life never claimed and its now been nearly 6 weeks and they've still not told him what he can claim.
Good Luck

If it is an outplacement agent, they would typically assist with advice on CV, interview techniques and how to deal with job offers. They can also advise on going into self-employment or making a career change.

They are not recruitment agents, and don't actually assist with putting your dh in touch with potential employers.

KEAWYED, check out this link re: jobseekers allowance.