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7 good reasons to negotiate outplacement during your mutual termination agreement


Are you negotiating a mutual termination agreement and wondering how to bounce back quickly and effectively?


Are you hesitant to request support from an outplacement firm during departure negotiations?


Do you want to secure your professional future while exploring new opportunities?


Then this article is for you!



My 7 tips for negotiating outplacement during your mutual termination agreement.
7 good reasons to negotiate outplacement during your mutual termination agreement

Why is it essential to negotiate outplacement in the event of a mutual termination?


The mutual termination is often experienced as a professional turning point, sometimes forced, sometimes anticipated.


It is also a key moment to lay the foundations for a new professional project that is more aligned, more motivating, more strategic.


Yet, many executives neglect negotiating outplacement , either through ignorance or fear of “asking too much.”


This is a mistake.

3 out of 4 candidates supported by an outplacement firm find a job in less than 9 months.

The average search time is halved compared to those who do not receive any support. (Syntec Conseil)


Let’s take the example of Julien, whom I accompanied.

He was a marketing director and he negotiated an outplacement when he left.

Instead of post-departure isolation, he benefited from coaching, an update of his application tools and reflection on his positioning.

In 3 months, he signed a new contract, better paid, more aligned.



What are the risks if you don't negotiate outplacement when you break up?


Without support, the major risk is finding yourself alone, disoriented, with a progressive loss of self-confidence and an unclear strategy.


Warning signs:


  • You are putting off updating your application tools (CV, cover letter, LinkedIn profile)

  • You are applying without a clear direction

  • You isolate yourself from your professional network

  • You hesitate to talk about your situation for fear of judgment


The consequences:


  • Long and discouraging job search

  • Poor targeting of opportunities

  • Acceptance of a position by default, underpaid

  • Long-term reduction in your confidence and professional brand image


Facing the job market alone after a breakup is like setting sail again without a compass after a storm.

The right course cannot be improvised, it must be prepared.



What are the benefits of requesting outplacement in your mutual termination agreement?


Outplacement is a professional transition accelerator .


It offers you:

  • A structured framework for taking stock, stepping back and bouncing back with meaning

  • Expert support to rework your pitch, your CV, your strategy

  • Access to targeted opportunities , often through a qualified network of consultants

  • A faster and better-paid return to work


84% of the executives supported find a position with pay equal to or higher than their previous job, including 42% with higher pay. (Syntec Conseil)


And that's not all.


76% of outplacement beneficiaries find a stable salaried position , often on a permanent contract, while a quarter choose to embark on entrepreneurial projects or transitional management, in complete security (CA-RH).


What is outplacement?


Outplacement is personalized support offered by a specialized firm, generally funded by the former employer as part of a mutual termination or dismissal.


It may include:

  • Individual repositioning coaching

  • Individual or group workshops (CV, pitch, network, etc.)

  • Access to job opportunities through a network of partners

  • Moral and strategic support throughout the transition period



How to successfully negotiate outplacement during your breakup?


Here are 7 good reasons to negotiate it.


Reason #1: Regain confidence and clarify your project


Outplacement gives you a space to take stock, understand your current drivers, and redefine a trajectory that suits you.

You are not starting from a void, but from a vision.


Reason #2: Structure your job search process


You are supported by professionals who know the current rules of the game: CV, LinkedIn, interview posture, company targeting.

Everything is optimized.


Reason #3: Drastically reduce the duration of your transition


“ Everything that makes life dignified depends on the care we give to time. ” Pierre Caye, philosopher and research director at the CNRS

With outplacement, you don't waste time “trying it alone.”

You move forward with a method, steps, and concrete results.


Reason #4: Maintain or improve your compensation level


An outside perspective helps you showcase your skills, dare to negotiate, and aim for high-level positions. You avoid selling yourself short under pressure.


Reason #5: Join a stable environment or explore a new project


Outplacement offers you a dual option: quickly return to employment, or explore other avenues (consulting, business creation, portage, etc.) in a supervised manner.


Reason #6: Avoid isolation and regain momentum


The sense of belonging, the exchanges with coaches and other outplaced candidates create a rebound energy that you cannot find alone.


Reason #7: Get support paid for by your employer


Outplacement is often negotiable in the departure conditions, particularly for executives.

It's an investment in your future from your employer—and support you can claim.



Is it suitable for all types of profiles?


Yes, especially to executives, managers, directors or experts, whatever the sector.

It is even more relevant if you have been in the job for a long time or if you are considering a career change.



Are there any prerequisites for benefiting from outplacement?


  • Be in a situation of mutual termination or negotiated dismissal

  • Be ready to invest in an active and structured approach

  • Be open to change, to feedback, to putting things into perspective



What are the key success factors for a well-negotiated outplacement?


  • Ask the question early in the discussions

  • List the concrete benefits to present to the employer

  • Get support in the negotiation if necessary

  • Choose a firm recognized by Syntec or the profession

  • Be fully involved in the process



What skills or personal qualities promote a successful transition with outplacement?


  • Open-mindedness

  • Perseverance

  • Agility in communication

  • Clarity of positioning

  • Ability to step out of one's comfort zone



In short: What do you need to know to negotiate effective outplacement during a breakup?


✔ Outplacement accelerates the return to employment (less than 9 months on average)

✔ It increases your chances of finding an equivalent or better-paid position

✔ It offers you a reassuring and professional framework to bounce back

✔ It can be financed by the company as part of the negotiation

✔ It helps clarify, reposition and strengthen your trajectory



Ready to turn your mutual termination agreement into a career springboard?


Outplacement is much more than support.

It is a powerful lever to make your departure a strategic opportunity.

Need help negotiating outplacement when you leave?

I will help you structure your requests, enhance your position, and prepare for a secure and motivating transition.




Book your free Discovery Appointment with me now:




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