Career Management Services

Applying both the art and the science of career management to our services enables us to select and tailor the most appropriate expertise, tools and resources to meet the unique needs of each client.

First, we believe that every individual should receive a period of transition support that will enable Mastel Associates to transfer the necessary skills and knowledge to ensure his or her future career success.

This is not to say that every employee requires a lengthy support period: some people learn, gain confidence, set and attain goals more quickly than others. Some are more independent and self-motivated. Others need more help.

Considering the same factors used to determine severance packages (e.g. age, length of service, level of responsibility, marketability), we work with employers to build a career transition framework geared to individual requirements.

Then, drawing from the following components, we create the right service for each client.

Assessment and Planning

In-depth reviews of personality, strengths, development needs, motivations, values and style using a variety of assessment tools including psychometric testing. Clients work with a Mastel Associates' specialist to define their assessment needs.

> Interactive, self-assessments that help clients identify and evaluate their career patterns and accomplishments.

> Assessment interviews and feedback sessions to help individuals focus on their next career target.

> One-on-one coaching and consulting to guide each client in developing a comprehensive, strategic plan for conducting an effective employment search.

Learning, Exploring and Focusing

> Individualized coaching to guide clients as they educate themselves about today's fast-changing employment market, and explore a multitude of work options, including consulting and entrepreneurship.

> Research training and facilitated access to current, comprehensive market intelligence via traditional and electronic formats.

> Access to every member of Mastel's consulting staff, who share their varied industry experience, perspectives and extensive professional networks.

Implementing Transition Strategies

> Ongoing one-on-one coaching with consultants to develop and refine transition strategies and maintain the motivation to pursue them.

> Group sessions to facilitate information exchange and provide an upbeat environment for peer learning and support.

> Computer-based, interactive tools to promote continuous, self-directed learning and help clients refine and improve their approach and presentation to their target markets.

Accessing Support and Office Services

> A professional business environment with amenities appropriate to individual needs.

> Unlimited access to the Internet and the latest business software and our web-enabled services / subscriptions.

> Access to local market information, contacts and resources of Mastel Associates partners' offices across Canada.