Have you been job hunting for over six months without results? Lost your role and don’t know what direction to take next? Sending out dozens of applications but getting fewer and fewer offers? Or maybe you’re a manager who needs to reduce team size but want to make sure your colleagues get the right support.
This is where career counseling makes a difference.
In the past month, the VAT increase has put significant pressure on Romanian businesses. For some, the solution has been cutting back operations or even restructuring. In this context, more and more professionals—whether employees or HR leaders—are asking themselves: “What’s next?”
Maybe you’ve been applying to jobs for months without a reply. Maybe you’re ready for a career change but don’t know where to begin. Or maybe you want to support colleagues in finding a new role quickly. Whatever your situation, career counseling can bring clarity. Discover the benefits of working with Smartemp.
Why career counseling matters now
The job market is changing faster than ever. A 2023 LinkedIn report shows that 61% of professionals go through a major career transition every five years. Navigating such changes alone can feel overwhelming.
At Smartemp, our career consultants understand how difficult it is to make decisions under pressure:
“There are no one-size-fits-all solutions. Every professional has their own path and unique goals. Our role is to clarify them together and build a plan that actually works.”
1. Prevents professional stagnation
Most people only seek help in a crisis. Regular sessions, however, can prevent career blocks, keeping you competitive and prepared for change. Gallup research shows employees who receive ongoing coaching are 39% more engaged at work.
2. Access to hidden job opportunities
It’s estimated that up to 70% of job openings are never posted online (Forbes, 2023). Through Smartemp’s network and partnerships, you gain access to these opportunities—far beyond what’s visible on job boards.
3. Reskilling and adapting to new demands
The labor market is evolving quickly. New technologies and processes mean some roles vanish while others appear overnight. Counseling helps you identify transferable skills and areas where you can reskill effectively. According to the World Economic Forum (2023), 44% of employee skills will be significantly impacted by 2027.
4. Support through career transitions
Career shifts often bring stress, uncertainty, and a drop in confidence. A career consultant doesn’t just help you map out a plan, but also provides the motivation and accountability to follow through.
Is career counseling right for you?
Ask yourself:
Have you applied to dozens of jobs without being invited to interviews?
Is it hard to clearly define your professional goals?
Does fear of change keep you stuck?
Do you struggle to present your skills in a way that appeals to employers?
If you answered yes to any of these, career counseling can bring clarity, confidence, and tangible results.
How Smartemp helps job seekers
We go beyond polishing your CV. Together, we’ll uncover what you truly want, identify hidden market opportunities, and prepare you to maximize your chances of success.
With Smartemp career counseling, you’ll benefit from:
One-to-one sessions analyzing your career path and aspirations.
A strong CV and LinkedIn profile that capture attention.
Access to unlisted job opportunities matched to your profile.
Networking strategies and interview preparation.
Support with onboarding into your new role to ensure a smooth transition.
If you’re an employer
Restructuring impacts morale and company reputation. By offering colleagues a professional career transition program, you show you care and help them move forward faster.
A Harvard Business Review study (2022) found that employees who receive structured outplacement support find new jobs up to 50% faster and maintain a positive view of their former employer.
At Smartemp, we design tailored programs that include:
Individual or group sessions for affected employees.
Career goal-setting and target company mapping.
Access to opportunities through our extended network.
Integration support for smoother onboarding in their new roles.
Key challenges we address together
At the start of the process, many candidates say:
“I don’t have clarity about my direction.”
“I don’t know how to present my skills effectively.”
“I’m afraid of change and keep postponing decisions.”
Through practical exercises, mock interviews, and self-assessment, these barriers turn into concrete steps toward your next career move.
The results you can expect
After just a few sessions, most of our clients report increased confidence, a clear direction, and faster success in landing the right role.
One Smartemp client said:
“For the first time in a long while, I don’t just react to what’s out there—I actively choose what truly fits me.”
Why choose Smartemp for career counseling
Avem experienta solida in recrutare si consultanta HR, lucram cu empatie si personalizam fiecare program in functie de nevoile tale sau ale echipei tale. Intr-o perioada in care schimbarile economice impun adaptare rapida, investitia in consiliere de cariera este una dintre cele mai sigure modalitati de a transforma incertitudinea in oportunitate.
📩 Scrie-ne la office@smartemp.ro sau suna la 0738 662 370 si incepe chiar acum procesul de (re)descoperire profesionala.
Sources:
Forbes – The Hidden Job Market: How to Find Jobs That Aren’t Posted Online, 2023
Gallup – The Value of Coaching for Employee Engagement, 2022
Harvard Business Review – How Companies Can Support Employees Through Career Transitions, 2022
LinkedIn Workplace Learning Report, 2023
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