Career Coach / Job Search Consultant

Randstad Enterprise; Ipoh; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading HR technology company in Ipoh is seeking a Career Coach to support laid-off employees in their job search. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of coaching experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong sense of empathy. Responsibilities include coaching clients on job search strategies and facilitating connections with other service providers. This position is remote, but onsite assistance may be required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience coaching professionals through all aspects of a job search.
• Experience coaching technical professionals strongly desired.
• ICF certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support laid off employees with their job search via video, telephone, and email.
• Act as liaison to other RiseSmart service providers.
• Coach clients on job search strategy and provide services like mock interviews.

Skills

Coaching professionals

Excellent communication skills

Strong empathy

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Career Coach / Job Search Consultant (Ipoh city)

Freelance is remote in Ipoh city, Malaysia (however, onsite assistance may be required)

About Randstad RiseSmart

RiseSmart is a dynamic HR Technology Company that provides cutting edge career transition solutions to help employers with their workforce strategy, and displaced employees with their career strategy. We pride ourselves on helping our clients get into their next job as quickly as possible. RiseSmart provides services to professionals in a large variety of industries and offers coaches the opportunity to expand their skill set, diversify their experience and be part of a collaborative team where their work is truly appreciated. Since 2007, RiseSmart has earned awards and recognition from more than a dozen organizations, including Bersin by Deloitte, Gartner Inc., the Brandon Hall Group and Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune magazine.

Job Description

RiseSmart’s Transition service is an alternative to traditional Outplacement - it is an effective and efficient transition management solution focused on what transitioning professionals need most: a new job. The Career Coach is responsible for supporting laid off employees with their job search via video, telephone and email. The Career Coach will also act as liaison to other RiseSmart service providers including resume writers, job lead specialists and technical support. In addition, the Career Coach is responsible for expertly coaching clients on their job search strategy and providing them services including mock interviews, interview preparation, offer evaluation and salary negotiation coaching, information on networking best practices and other support as requested.

Desired Skills

• 3 + years experience coaching professionals through all aspects of a job search
• Diverse professional background including corporate experience (in addition to coaching background)
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly desired
• Experience coaching technical professionals strongly desired
• Technical Recruiting background strongly desired
• ICF certification

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication (written and oral), listening, multitasking and organizational skills.
• Excellent rapport building skills – a “natural ability” to make clients feel cared about
• Strong sense of empathy, positive outlook, ability to motivate others
• Demonstrate a proficiency for managing administrative tasks crucial to being successful in the role, such as taking detailed notes and managing the coach dashboard.
• Maintain efficiency and performance standards while delivering high satisfaction.
• Personal Computer meeting specific requirements.
• High Speed internet access (Cable or DSL; no satellite or dial-up)Windows 8/10, Mac OS Yosemite or above, Chrome or Firefox – latest browsers