Job Search Strategist/Career Coach- Part-Time/Contract, remote (Lafayette, LA)

UNESCO Institute for Statistics; Lafayette (LA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading career coaching firm is seeking a part-time career coach based in Lafayette, Louisiana, to support relocation and outplacement solutions. The role involves one-on-one coaching with clients, guiding them through job search strategies, résumé writing, and interview preparation. Candidates must have at least three years of relevant experience and reside in the Lafayette area.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in job search strategy/career coaching.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Experience with virtual coaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport and motivate clients to achieve career goals.
• Guide clients through coaching processes.
• Advise on résumé writing and interviewing techniques.

Skills

Communication

Job Search Strategy

Coaching

Technology Savvy

Education

Master’s degree in human behavior, business, or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Social Media Platforms

Job description

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, outplacement, and leadership development solutions. For over 35 years, our team of 300+ has been united on one idea: People can succeed professionally and personally even through difficult career challenges and transitions. We are building a better world by empowering people to find and grow great careers. As employees transition in, within, and out of a company, IMPACT Group is by their side providing one-on-one coaching, innovative technology, and personalized job search or career development programs to help them find the best career path for them.

We’re on a mission to maximize human potential in an increasingly tech-enabled world. While partnering with companies of all sizes – large and small, national and global – our business model emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of services available to transitioning employees and their families. Be a part of moving careers forward!

This position is for candidates based in Lafayette, Louisiana, US only for a 12 month contract.

Description

We have an openingfor a part-time/contract career coach based inLafayette, Louisianato support our relocation and/or outplacement solutions. With relocation, we support employees and their spouses/families as they acclimate to new cities and assist spouses/partners with finding employment. With outplacement, we work with employees receiving our outplacement services in searching for new career opportunities.

TheCoach works in a 1:1 capacity with employees of our client companies who are relocating to theregionor are searching for work as part of an outplacement inthe area.The Coachuses IMPACT Group's technology and coaching methodology and also supports the spouse or partner of the relocating employee with job search support.

This isa part-time, contract (hours vary as available), remote position, approximately 15 -25 hours per week (no guaranteed hours) for 12 months.

• Establishes rapport with program participantsand motivates them to achieve goals.
• Guides participantsthrough coaching process and milestone completion.
• Advises and coaches career development, transition issues, and career options.
• Coacheson résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, LinkedIn optimization,interviewing, and negotiating.
• Maintains electronic service delivery record for each participantserviced.
• Monitors progress of participants, consults with them on specific topicsto improve their job search skills and knowledge, and deals with personal issues that are affecting their careers.

Requirements

Minimum threeyears of experience in the delivery of job search strategy/career coaching to individuals in various industries and levels. Experience with resume development, interview preparation, career exploration, LinkedIn profiles, and other social media platforms, salary negotiations, personal branding, plusother aspects of job search coaching.

• Currently resides in the Lafayette, LA areaand has knowledge of livingand job searching there.
• Very strong verbal / written communication skills.
• Experience with virtual coaching.
• Navigating through VISA challenges and working with career continuation scenarios a plus.
• Savvy with technology. High-speed internet connection on a personal computer; headset with a microphone will be required (remote work).

Ideal Candidate

• Master’s degree in a discipline involving the study of human behavior, business, or related field preferred
• Coaching certification or training highly regarded
• Has personally relocated to a different city

Please read more about us at http://www.impactgrouphr.com/