Career Transition Services

Inkinen helps impacted employees navigate career and job transitions.

Helping Our Corporate Clients’ Employees

“It was important that we were able to provide professional assistance to our employees who were separating from the company. It made all the difference in the world to many of them.” Hospitality Industry Executive

Inkinen has been a trusted partner for organizations navigating workforce transitions, offering tailored outplacement and career transition services that support employees in building their futures. Our programs provide a structured yet flexible approach to career transitions, equipping individuals with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed in today’s competitive job market.

1-Month Program

Designed to provide results-driven solutions to get employees career-ready.

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Includes:

  • Weekly virtual 1:1 coaching session focused on: goal setting and career planning; resume basics and LinkedIn updates; networking essentials; interview preparation and salary negotiation basics.

3-Month Program

Comprehensive, personalized coaching and assessments for mid-level professionals.

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Includes:

  • Weekly fully personalized virtual and in-person coaching.
  • Comprehensive personality and career assessments.
  • Complete resume review and recommendations.
  • Advanced networking strategies and custom outreach plans.
  • 1:1 mock interviews tailored to specific roles.
  • Salary negotiation coaching with scenario role-playing.
  • Exclusive access to guides, templates, and resources.

6-Month Program

Tailored for senior executives with a focus on leadership development and strategies.

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Includes:

  • Weekly fully personalized virtual and in-person coaching.
  • Comprehensive personality and leadership assessments.
  • Advanced career diagnostics to align long-term goals.
  • Full resume, LinkedIn, and executive bio development.
  • Executive mock interviews tailored for high-stakes roles.
  • Advanced salary and contract negotiation coaching, including equity discussions.
  • Leadership development plans for transitioning to executive roles.
  • Exclusive templates and resources designed for senior-level professionals.

For more information and pricing, please contact:

Cheryl Cross

Executive Search Consultant

(808) 380-5445 | ccross@inkinen.com

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Connecting people is Cheryl Cross’s passion. With 20 years as a key talent acquisition partner, she has successfully placed management, director, and C-suite roles across various industries, including energy, finance, healthcare, and the military, for organizations ranging from Fortune 50 companies to start-ups and nonprofits.

Cheryl began her career after graduating from the National School of Broadcasting in Las Vegas, working as a radio broadcaster and music director. She then moved to Los Angeles, doing radio promotion at Geffen Records and later led media relations for Mesa/BlueMoon Recordings. With the advent of new technology, Cheryl transitioned into competitive intelligence research and served as a business analyst in financial services. In 2002, she joined CRI (now Manpower) as a researcher, leveraging her competitive intelligence expertise. She quickly advanced to the executive team, placing C-suite executives for Fortune 10 clients such as General Electric and KB Home. In 2005, she founded her own communications and recruitment outsourcing company, serving a diverse range of businesses in California.

Cheryl is actively involved in the community, serving on the executive board of the Hawaii Workforce Development Council and as co-chair of the Military and Veterans Affairs Committee. She is also a past president of the Organization of Women Leaders Oahu and lectures at the Shidler School of Business at the University of Hawaii. In 2023, Cheryl authored “CIVILIAN MISSION: The 3-Year Guide for Military Professionals Planning Civilian Careers” and hosts the “Military to Civilian Career Transition Power Hour” podcast. In her free time, she enjoys writing, spending time with her family, and island-hopping to discover the best Hawaiian beaches for fishing and snorkeling.

(808) 380-5445 | ccross@inkinen.com