Launch Pad Program

This is Higher Landing's baseline essentials program for all employees (from field and trades to professionals) that is delivered by a multi-faceted team of professionals who provide career transition support. The program includes 1-on-1 coaching, extensive job search tools and technology, resume development, LinkedIn and social media, interview preparation techniques and personal branding. The program takes the traditional transition process to a new level with a proprietary approach that aims to identify strengths, interests, values, identity and purpose.

The Launch Pad Program includes:

• Access for up to 6 months to the comprehensive online career evaluation and job search program called the "Landing Port" as well as an orientation session to maximize use of the tool;

• Four (4) one-on-one coaching sessions to guide clients through the career transition process

• Access to proprietary workshops and clinics listed below, led by industry experts;

• Marketing Club sessions to assist with job search activities and progress;

• Resume review;

• Invitation to attend all live Grizzly Dens as a guest for the duration of the program;

• Access to Higher Landing's Alumni Group and networking events in perpetuity.

The Landing Port
This comprehensive and self-paced online career evaluation and job search portal includes:

• Psychometric Assessments – multiple assessments for career preferences, interests, personality type, values, strengths, aptitudes and working styles;

• Resume Manager – allows client to instantly populate this tool with a current resume and create custom resumes, cover letters, thank you notes, among others, for each job opportunity;

• Opportunity Tracker – allows client to search jobs and research companies online, be notified of new opportunities in Indeed, Monster and Workopolis, and save opportunities of interest to this tool to keep track of key dates, communications sent and received, action plans, scheduled interviews, etc.;

• Interview Stream – this state-of-the-art tool allows client to choose from over 7,000 interview questions to create a custom interview where Interview Stream asks the questions and records the candidate’s answers (both audio and video) for review and evaluation. Candidates can send recorded interviews to anyone with an email address to receive parallel evaluation and feedback;

• Numerous other resources including networking skills and strategies, negotiating a job offer and integrating the client into their new job.

Workshops & Clinics
Workshops and clinics target all components of resume development, social media, presentation skills, knowing and launching your brand, marketing and pitching yourself to prospective employers and more. This is also an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded individuals.

The following workshops are included in this program: 

• Knowing Your Brand + Clinics

• Job Search Techniques

• The Resume Writing Studio + Clinics

• Promoting Your Brand on LinkedIn + Clinics

• Interview Preparation + Clinics

• Emerging Sectors & Transferable Skills

• How to Pitch Yourself + Clinics