At the October Corpus co-ordinating committee meeting, considerable attention was given to the topic of "Career Transition" and "Outreach Support" for priests and members of religious communities, both sisters and brothers seeking new lifestyle careers in the secular state.

I was charged with the responsibility for searching out possible options in Canada with a view to arranging a program through which support might be extended to those priests and religious who would have an interest in such a program. After much discussion with the managing principals of the Right, Management Consulting Group. a world wide organization with corporate headquarters in Philadelphia- 83 offices throughout the US and 14 in Canada. My association with this company in the capacity of a senior career consultant allows me to have direct access to all professional staff across the country. The arrangements which follow have been put in place effective immediately.

Priests, sisters, and brothers wishing to utilize the services of Right, Management Consulting Group (RMCG) should contact me directly either by phone at my office in Mississauga at 1-905 - 272 1324; at my home 1-905 - 826 7231; or by email at [email protected]

Depending on the location of the enquiry, a direct link will be made with a member from the local team to initiate a "get to know meeting" with the consultant from RMCG who will at the time outline the program and services available through that office. Depending on the size and demand for services will in most cases determine the technical service support available. All, however, are on line and have access to a centralized "Right Stuff" do it from a home program. The access code will differ in each office for security purposes.

A typical program of services would include the following usually lasting anywhere from one to three months in duration depending on the candidate's needs, career focus, and market conditions:
•Personal Assessment- Personality Type- Aptitudes
•Review of Abilities- Analysis
•Resume Preparation-editing -review
•Analysis of Market Trends- Local conditions
•Development of a Market Plan - Business documentation
•Discussion of Search Techniques
•Interviewing Skills and Techniques- Review of models
•Negotiation Techniques - Discussion of Market Value

In some instances a small charge may be required to offset delivery and material costs. It has been our experience that these costs are billed directly to the local chancery or religious order. Feel free to contact me at anytime to discuss arrangements for anyone you might know to be in need of support.

These services may be of interest as well to priests and religious who are already working and wish to upgrade or improve their job search skills. Please do not contact the local RMCG before advising me of your intent to do so.

RMCG are recognized as world leaders in the field of Career Transition and Outplacement counselling services.

Good luck to your candidates.