You may be confident or shy, you may be resilient or naïve, but if you are reticent to accept or look for help, think again.

A critical friend or willing guide will be an invaluable source of support. It is Rumsfeldian to acknowledge we don’t know what we don’t know.

We occasionally see someone refusing outplacement help because it is the company that is funding it. They despise the organisation so much that they refuse the available guidance; a metaphorical case of biting off your nose to spite your face.

It is a truism that most often people are only too keen to give someone in difficulties their time and thoughts. Choose wisely but do accept help as the whole process will be smoother and success will come more quickly.

Outplacement Personal Support Paper