Career Counselor

ATC; Chennai; On-site; INR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ATC, based in Chennai, is seeking a Career Counsellor to join our US IT staffing team. You will engage IT professionals, understand their goals, and match them with opportunities, gaining hands-on experience in US hiring processes.

Freshers with strong communication are welcome; training will be provided. You will collaborate with recruiters and account managers to meet daily targets and build lasting candidate relationships during interviews and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in US staffing or technical recruitment is preferred, but freshers with strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.
• Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Connect with IT professionals and understand their skills, experience, career goals, and job preferences.
• Identify and recommend suitable career opportunities based on candidate profiles and client requirements.
• Source candidates using Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and internal databases.
• Review resumes and conduct initial discussions to understand candidate qualifications and expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews, follow-ups, feedback, and candidate communication.
• Work closely with Senior Counsellors, Recruiters, and Account Managers to support client requirements.
• Learn and apply key US staffing concepts such as W2, C2C, 1099, and work authorization.
• Achieve daily and weekly sourcing, candidate engagement, and submission targets.
• Willingness to work in US shifts (CST).

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Candidate sourcing

Coordination

US staffing concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, IT, or a related field

Tools

Dice

Monster

CareerBuilder

LinkedIn

Internal databases

Job description

Build Careers. Connect Talent. Grow With Us.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Career Counsellor to join our growing US IT staffing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, understanding their career goals, and helping IT professionals find the right opportunities.

You will work closely with candidates, recruiters, and account managers while gaining hands‑on experience in US staffing, technical recruitment, and the US hiring process.

Experience in US staffing or technical recruitment is preferred, but freshers with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in recruitment are also encouraged to apply. Training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect with IT professionals and understand their skills, experience, career goals, and job preferences.
• Identify and recommend suitable career opportunities based on candidate profiles and client requirements.
• Source candidates using Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and internal databases.
• Review resumes and conduct initial discussions to understand candidate qualifications and expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interviews, follow‑ups, feedback, and candidate communication.
• Work closely with Senior Counsellors, Recruiters, and Account Managers to support client requirements.
• Maintain accurate and updated candidate information in internal systems.
• Learn and apply key US staffing concepts such as W2, C2C, 1099, and work authorization.
• Achieve daily and weekly sourcing, candidate engagement, and submission targets.
• 0 -1 year of experience in US staffing, IT recruitment, technical recruitment, or career counseling is preferred.
• Freshers with strong communication skills and an interest in US recruitment are welcome to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building abilities.
• Good understanding of candidate sourcing and job portals.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment.
• Strong follow‑up and coordination skills.
• Willingness to work in US shifts (CST).
• Basic knowledge of US staffing terminology and work authorization is an advantage.
• Training & Learning: Get trained on US staffing, recruitment processes, and industry terminology.
• Career Growth: Develop a strong foundation in US IT recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Hands‑On Exposure: Work directly with IT professionals and support US client requirements.
• Supportive Environment: Learn and grow with experienced recruiters and account managers.
• Growth Opportunities: Build your communication, recruitment, negotiation, and candidate‑management skills.

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, IT, or a related field is preferred.

US Shift – CST