Career Counselor

Rupee Metrics; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Rupee Metrics in Chennai is seeking a dedicated Career Counselor to provide individualized and group counseling for students and freshers on education, career options, and job readiness. You will conduct assessments, design workshops, and support learners with resume building and interview skills.

The role requires on-site work in Chennai, collaboration with teams, and a commitment to up-to-date labor market insights to offer actionable guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Career Counseling and Student Counseling.
• Skills in Career Development and Career Management.
• Excellent Communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication.
• Workshop facilitation, mentorship, and basic understanding of personal finance concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counseling to students and freshers on education, career paths and job readiness.
• Conduct career assessments and counseling sessions; guide individuals in exploring suitable career options based on interests, strengths and goals.
• Design and deliver workshops on career planning, interview preparation, resume building and professional skills.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align counseling content with Rupee Metrics’ mission and maintain records of counseling activities and outcomes.

Skills

Career Counseling

Student Counseling

Career Development

Career Management

Communication Skills

Workshop Facilitation

Mentorship

Personal Finance Concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Psychology

Counseling

Education / HR related field

Job description

Company Description

Rupee Metrics is an emerging online platform focused on empowering students and recent graduates with practical knowledge in personal finance and career planning. The organization aims to close the gap between academic learning and real-world financial literacy, supporting informed decisions for a secure and successful future. Rupee Metrics is building a comprehensive resource that will offer educational content, interactive tools, and guidance tailored to early-career individuals. As the platform grows, there are plans to introduce premium services and advanced features to further enhance user support and engagement.

Role Description

The Career Counselor will work full time on-site at our Chennai location, providing individualized and group counseling to students and freshers on education, career paths, and job readiness. Responsibilities include conducting career assessments, facilitating counseling sessions, and guiding individuals in exploring suitable career options based on their interests, strengths, and goals. The role involves designing and delivering workshops on career planning, interview preparation, resume building, and professional skills. The Career Counselor will collaborate with internal teams to align counseling content with Rupee Metrics’ personal finance and career guidance mission, and maintain accurate records and reports on counseling activities and outcomes. This role also requires staying updated on industry trends, labor market information, and educational opportunities to offer current and actionable guidance.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Career Counseling and Student Counseling.
• Candidates should possess skills in Career Development and Career Management.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication skills, including active listening, clear verbal and written communication, and the ability to explain complex topics simply.
• Relevant skills such as workshop facilitation, mentorship, and basic understanding of personal finance concepts are beneficial.
• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Education, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience working with students, freshers, or early-career professionals in a counseling or advisory capacity is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Chennai, manage multiple counseling cases, and maintain professional ethics and confidentiality is required.