• Opening Doors to a New Future

    Professional Development Strategies (PDS) is a leading Outplacement and Career Transition Agency. PDS provides you with the tools to define and communicate your unique skills and experience, creating your competitive edge in landing your next position.

    The PDS Difference

    We have built our reputation through our expertise in guiding people and companies to reach their goals in the areas of outplacement and career transition by providing services that are personalized and proven.

    Executive & Professional Career Transition Services

    Today's job market is competitive, particularly for executives and professionals. We provide clients with personalized strategies, ongoing consulting, and job search education so that they can advance in their career.

    Choosing The Right Path

    We help job searchers identify their strengths, accomplishments and career goals, and teach them how to stand out from the 'crowd' to achieve their ideal job.

    Urgent Outplacement Services

    We can quickly develop and implement an outplacement program solution that is ideal for your organization.

    Outplacement Services

    When companies and organizations are facing the difficult need to implement a Reduction In Force, we create comprehensive, customized outplacement solutions that support organizational leadership and benefit displaced employees. Our coaches conduct compassionate, individual career transition programs for each enrolled employee. 

    Engaging PDS’ committed, compassionate and expert Outplacement Services for departing employees fosters goodwill and serves to  minimize potential lawsuits and negative social media that can result when an employee feels that he or she is not being treated fairly. This is an important aspect of reputation management. Providing services for departing employees additionally bolsters remaining employees’ morale and supports employee retention.

    We coach, support and guide clients in career transition to conquer their fears, define and communicate their brand value, and effectively engage in a full-on job search both online and offline to re-ignite their careers.  With informed expertise, compassionate and directive guidance, clients gain the life-long advantage of knowing how to position themselves within the marketplace to realize their personal career goals.

    Individual Career Transition Coaching

    PDS also works with individuals who have not had job search services provided for them by their employer and we utilize the same tools and methodologies to assist in their success and long term career management. 

    Our customized program will assist you in developing the necessary tools to compete in the ever-changing job market. PDS offers you one-on-one coaching that delivers progressive career guidance in areas such as: 

    • Defining Professional Brand
    • Phone Interview Techniques
    • CPRW Resumes                       
    • Advanced Interview Skills
    • Customized Cover / Approach Letters       
    • Network Development
    • LinkedIn Profile Development                     
    • Innovative Search Methodologies
    • Personalized TMAY (Elevator Speech)     
    • Negotiation Strategies

    PDS methodologies have produced quantitative results with proactive and professional career development strategies.  PDS partners with you, providing services that will enable you to soar professionally.

    You know how to do the job. We teach what you need to know to effectively manage your search and visualize yourself at your best.

    For more information about our services complete the Contact Form or contact John Singer at 520-395-0574.

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    We are your Professional Partners in Individual Career Transitions and Outplacement.


     

    csi

    University of Arizona

    “The personal touch and care Professional Development Strategies shows our displaced employees is the reason we contracted them as our Outplacement provider” Vice President of Human Resources

    mda

    Muscular Dystrophy Association

    When MDA needed to downsize immediately, we were there to help. Contact us to find out how we assisted their valuable employees in securing new jobs.

     
     
     
     

    lq

    City of La Quinta, California

    When La Quinta needed a reduction in workforce, they turned to PDS. We provided on-site workshops, job market education, 30-day counseling, and negotiating strategies. “We highly recommend [PDS] to anyone considering outplacement services” Human Resources/General Services Manager

    noao

    National Optical Astronomy Observatory

    “When we had a major downsize in our research, engineering and science departments we contacted PDS to assist our professionals in Arizona, Chile, and Hawaii. We have been very pleased with the results.” Supervisor of Human Resources for NOAO/AURA