Professional Development

Transforming the Career Direction of a Former Senior Political Staffer

85%
of applications received a response
7
interviews set-up
3
job offers

A senior political staffer working in a minister's office was looking for a career transition plan as their minister had changed portfolios due to the federal election. His goals were to find another government position in Ottawa, or ideally to find a government position in his home city.

Our client was ready to take action. He was entitled to a career transition fund through his home department, and he turned to Samuel Associates for guidance in his career transition.

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"For anyone working in politics, this professional development program can help you overcome job uncertainty and set you on the right career path. I would strongly recommend it to my colleagues."
- Professional Development Client

7 Sessions to find the right job in the right city ——

As part of our engagement, we provided the client with:

  • An executive personality assessment to better understand his motives, values and iniquities.
  • A reinvented resume to better highlight his experience and to make his skillsets easily transferable to the current job market.
  • A contact plan and a systematic approach to targeting prospective employment opportunities.
  • The right job in the client's home city. He was able to move back and reunite with his family to start his new position with a government agency.