Analyze your CV for Career Counseling Specialist at Operolve Company Limited

Job summary




Your next opportunity to help people and make a difference might lie in our open career counselor position. As part of our Operolve Human resource department, you’ll provide a wealth of useful information to our clients in key areas such as career discovery and planning, interviewing skills, resume writing and more. You’ll also have the chance to work one-on-one with individuals, playing an important role as a mentor in helping our individual clients shape their futures. Interaction with our diverse clients body in an affirming, positive environment affords you the intangible benefits of putting your interpersonal communication talents to work in coaching and guiding our individual clients. In addition, you’ll enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package along with opportunities for growth and advancement.
 
Job Responsibilities

 Guide our individual clients in determining their interests and abilities using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude assessments, interviews and planning materials
Counsel individuals, and help them in the development of their both hard and soft skills
Conduct group workshops on a team with a variety of topics, including writing resumes and cover letters, successful job interviewing, using the agency’s databases and career development resources, researching graduate programs, and more
Help students seeking help to overcome issues that could undermine their academic or career success
 Help students craft a long-term plan for reaching their career objectives
Plan and publicize the career services center’s programs and events such as workshops, job fairs, and orientation sessions
Collaborate with the department team to help achieve our Agency-wide goals and contribute to its long-range planning

Typical responsibilities include:

Providing counselling face to face, over the telephone, or online
Working with individuals, families or groups
Keeping confidential records
Building a relationship of trust and respect with clients
Listening to clients' concerns, empathizing with them, and helping them to see things more clearly or in a different way

Key skills for counsellors

Listening skills
Empathy and understanding
A non-judgmental attitude
Patience and a calm manner
Ability to cope with emotional situations
Ability to relate to and adapt communication style to suit a wide range of people

Job Skills & Qualifications
Required:

First degree in education, career counseling or similar field

Preferred:

Two years of classroom teaching experience or prior experience as a career counselor

Condition of work: Part-time job work at least 3 working days a week. Must be living and working in Arusha .
Deadline: Apply before 20th February 2021.