Summary

As a qualified psychologist, I have been working very successfully for over 30 years as a consultant and coach in outplacement and career consulting. I have many years of experience in human resources within large international companies. An analysis of strengths and potential forms the foundation of my work, enabling me to identify what my clients truly want.

Together with my clients, I create individual and compelling application documents (including reference analysis), conduct a professional positioning assessment, define goals, and develop a personal labor market strategy. I prepare my clients intensively for self-presentation, interviews (both by phone and in person), and assessment centers—also advising on professional appearance and outfit choices. I am also a professional point of contact when it comes to presenting oneself on social networks.

I bring cross-industry expertise and work both in one-on-one consulting and with groups of employees at all hierarchical levels. I design and deliver tailored workshops and offer consulting not only in personal meetings, but also via email and phone. In addition, I provide intensive onboarding support to prepare clients for a successful start in their new role.

I work in a highly structured and goal-oriented manner and have a strong ability to inspire and motivate people. I possess a high level of empathy, excellent interpersonal skills, and strong communication abilities. Thanks to my personality and many years of experience, I act with confidence, am highly committed, absolutely reliable, and consistently receive excellent feedback.

Skills

Why Maria Richter-Nordahl?

References

Employee, Federal Agency for Digital Radio (BDBOS):

“Ms. Richter helped me effectively navigate the complex challenges of professional reorientation. I particularly appreciated her direct and motivating approach, combined with a deep understanding of my situation and personality—which allowed me to process setbacks productively. She guided me with competence and empathy through the pitfalls and challenges of the application process.

Her psychological support worked wonders when it came to processing setbacks and immediately refocusing on the next step. As an applicant, it was extremely helpful to be able to obtain an independent, well-founded opinion from her at any time—often on very short notice.

Together, we clearly defined my unique selling proposition and elevated my application documents to a very high standard. Our discussions were very empowering, and the preparation for interviews as well as the first days in my new role was excellent.”

Commercial Controller:

“After 23 years as a commercial employee and controller, it was a real challenge to present myself anew on the job market. With Maria Richter, I felt very well supported with all my questions and concerns. She advised and prepared me for the application process in a professional, competent, and friendly manner.

With her help, we clearly structured and optimized my application portfolio, especially my cover letter and CV. Her many helpful ideas and suggestions also helped take away my fear of interviews. Maria Richter has a positive presence, combined with a pleasant manner and just the right touch of humor.”

A large management consulting firm:

“As part of the outplacement consulting, we engaged Ms. Richter for the following services: a) open-ended orientation consulting, b) individual outplacement consulting, and c) individual career planning.

Ms. Richter was highly committed and applied a broad range of methods and well-founded professional expertise in her consulting work. The consistently positive feedback confirms her strong sensitivity to the individual situations of affected employees and her ability to quickly identify needs and translate them into effective guidance. Her consulting was always both motivating and challenging for employees, and the strong placement rate speaks for itself.”

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