Career & Educational Counsellor

Techgen Cyber Solution Pvt. Ltd.; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Growth opportunities

Learning & development

Career advancement

Job summary

Techgen Cyber Solution Pvt. Ltd. in Kolkata seeks a dynamic Career & Educational Counsellor to understand students' backgrounds and provide personalized guidance on career options, courses, and certifications. You will interact with students, parents, and working professionals, delivering empathetic counselling and building trust throughout the process.

The role emphasizes career guidance, education counselling, and helping individuals choose the right path, with on-site work in Kolkata.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Counselling, HR, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred in relevant area.
• Certifications in Career Counselling or Psychometric Assessment are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one career and educational counselling sessions with students and learners.
• Assess academic background, interests, skills, and goals to guide decisions.
• Provide guidance on courses, certifications, and skill development.
• Guide students through enrolment and follow up with prospects.
• Maintain records of sessions, enquiries, and outcomes.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth student experience.
• Build relationships with students and parents throughout counselling.
• Stay updated on career opportunities and education programs.

Skills

Career counselling

Educational guidance

Communication skills

Student counselling

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Counselling

Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Counselling

Career Counselling Certifications

Tools

CRM

Job description

Career & Educational Counsellor

Location: Kolkata, West BengalJob Type: Full-TimeExperience: 1–3 YearsDepartment: Counselling / Business DevelopmentWork Mode: On-Site

Job Overview

Techgen Cyber Solution Pvt. Ltd. is looking for a dynamic, empathetic, and result-oriented Career & Educational Counsellor to join our team in Kolkata. The ideal candidate will be responsible for understanding students' academic backgrounds, career interests, skills, and goals, and providing personalized career guidance and educational counselling to help them make informed decisions about their future.The candidate should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong counselling abilities, and the confidence to interact with students, parents, and working professionals.This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about career counselling, student counselling, education guidance, and helping individuals choose the right career path.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct one-to-one career counselling and educational counselling sessions with students and prospective learners.


• Understand students' academic performance, interests, skills, personality, and career aspirations.


• Provide personalized guidance on career options, educational courses, professional certifications, and skill-development programs.


• Help students identify suitable career paths based on their interests, qualifications, and long‑term goals.


• Counsel students and parents regarding course selection, career opportunities, and future prospects.


• Explain course structures, eligibility criteria, career opportunities, learning outcomes, and other relevant information.


• Follow up with prospective students through phone calls, WhatsApp, email, and other communication channels.


• Maintain accurate records of counselling sessions, enquiries, follow‑ups, and conversions.


• Generate and manage leads and guide prospective students through the enrolment process.


• Achieve assigned counselling and enrolment targets.


• Build strong relationships with students and parents throughout the counselling process.


• Stay updated with emerging career opportunities, educational programmes, industry trends, and skill requirements.


• Coordinate with internal academic, sales, and operations teams to ensure a smooth student experience.


• Maintain a professional and supportive counselling environment.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.


• Strong interpersonal and active listening skills.


• Good understanding of career counselling and educational guidance.


• Ability to understand students' needs and recommend suitable career paths.


• Strong convincing, negotiation, and presentation skills.


• Target‑oriented and self‑motivated approach.


• Ability to handle multiple student enquiries and follow‑ups.


• Comfortable communicating with students, parents, and professionals.


• Basic knowledge of MS Office, Google Workspace, CRM, or similar tools.


• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Counselling, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Candidates with a Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Counselling, or Career Guidance will be preferred.


• Relevant certifications in Career Counselling, Student Counselling, or Psychometric Assessment will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 1–3 years of experience in career counselling, educational counselling, student counselling, admissions counselling, academic counselling, or a related role.


• Candidates with experience in education, EdTech, training institutes, coaching institutes, study‑abroad counselling, or student admissions are encouraged to apply.


• Freshers with excellent communication skills and a strong interest in career counselling may also be considered.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and skills.


• Performance‑based incentives.


• Professional and growth‑oriented work environment.


• Opportunities to develop expertise in career counselling and education services.


• Learning and professional development opportunities.


• Opportunity to work with a growing technology and professional services company.


• Career growth opportunities based on performance.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping students make better career decisions and can combine empathy with professional counselling and communication skills.

If you are passionate about career guidance, educational counselling, student counselling, and helping people achieve their professional goals, we would love to hear from you.