The biggest benefits employees get from outplacement evolve around attitude,
according to Tucson-based career strategy firm Professional Development
Strategies. Outplacement counseling reinforces self-worth, promotes hope
in the future, deters feelings of depression and presents a forum for
venting anger felt toward the former employer. Through what Professional
Development Strategies calls a “step-by-step process,” career
transition programs force participants to re-examine skills and interests
and rethink how to market themselves as they identify industries and
      positions to target with a career coaches guidance. Participation
provides daily structure lost with unemployment. Professional Development
Strategies advises patience and perseverance: “The rule of thumb is
      one month of job search for each $10,000 in salary.”