Freelance Global Outplacement Coach

Career.io; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading virtual career consulting firm in South Africa seeks an experienced career consultant to provide development and job search consulting to clients. This hybrid role involves coaching on career options, resume writing, and effective job search techniques. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of business experience and expertise in virtual coaching delivery. The position promotes a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of business experience with organizational understanding.
• High-speed internet connection and reliable audio/video required.
• Must be self-motivated and comfortable using technology.

Responsibilities

• Establish rapport with participants to motivate them.
• Guide participants through the coaching process.
• Coach on resume writing and interviewing techniques.
• Document service delivery in the Career Management System.
• Deliver transition-related programs as directed.

Skills

Career Development expertise

Excellent communication skills

Virtual coaching delivery

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Video conferencing tools

Instant messenger tools

Job description

THE COMPANY Careerminds, a Career.io brand, is a leading global provider of virtual business-to-business outplacement services.

Recognized as an Inc.

5000 “fastest-growing private company” for the past 3 years, Careerminds delivers a people + technology approach that is differentiated in our industry space.

We have a strong global presence, competing in major markets around the world.

And we are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive, inspirational, and innovative work environment.

Come grow with us!

THE ROLE

Responsible for providing effective career development and job search consulting to Careerminds outplacement participants on an individual and/or group basis as directed.

This is a hybrid, 1099 contract role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes rapport with participants and motivates them to achieve goals.
• Guides participants through the coaching process and milestone completion.
• Advises and coaches on career development, transition issues, and career options.
• Coaches on résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, interviewing, and negotiating.
• Documents the service delivery record in the Career Management System (CMS) for each employee serviced, according to our pre- and post-engagement guidelines.
• Deliver other transition-related programs at the direction of a Manager.

THE MUST-HAVES

• Expertise in Career Development including Career Planning, branding, resume development, interviewing, networking, social networking, internet job search, etc.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of business experience and understanding of organizational structures, cultures, and decision-making processes.
• Expertise in virtual coaching delivery, and savvy with technology.
• A high-speed internet connection on a personal computer with reliable audio/video is required.
• Must be comfortable using video conferencing tools, instant messenger tools (such as Slack) and booking links.
• Excellent communications, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Excellent capacity to work with a wide variety of individuals from varied educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Excellent listener; must possess strong empathy and sensitivity to emotional reactions.
• Must be self-motivated and self-directed.

THE NICE-TO-HAVES

• Bachelor's Degree, specialized certifications, and/or higher degrees.

At Career.io, we believe that diversity in thought and cultural background leads to better teams and stronger companies.

We seek talented, qualified employees, regardless of race, color, sex / gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.