Increasing numbers of families depend on two incomes. The thoughtof losing one of them can be very worrisome. As a result, one of themain reasons employees decline relocation offers is anxiety overwhether their spouses/partners will be able to find employment.

Our Spousal Career Services program helps to overcome relocationreluctance by preparing an employee’s spouse/partner to find a rewarding job in his or her new community.

Through distance learning, Royal LePage Relocation Services

offers in-depth career counselling and practical job search support tailored to a spouse/partner’s specific needs.

Our dynamic program features:

• One-on-one job search counselling
• Job search classes, including resumé writing and interview skills
• Workbooks, including sample resumés and best practice guidelines
• Dedicated Web site, including selfassessment and job search links
• Administrative support

How it Works

Based on the spouse/partner’s work experience and current income,

RLRS assigns a dedicated career coach. Next, the coach gives the spouse/partner individual career counselling, along with access to courses and networking opportunities. The spouse/partner also receives assistance with resumé preparation, cover letter writing, and interviewing

skills.

Benefits for Your Company

• Fewer relocation refusals due to family issues
• Reduced number of failed relocations

Benefits for Your Employees

• Less stress, time, and effort to relocate successfully
• Tangible career counselling and job search support for spouse/partner
• Increased likelihood that relocation will be a positive experience for entire family