The Role
Provides individual and group career counseling to students, including assessments, career planning, job-search support, resume and interview preparation, and workshops. The role requires school and community visits, maintaining confidential records, monitoring employment trends, and collaborating with partners. It is a 10-month contract based in or requiring relocation to Sundargarh, Bonai, or Panposh, Odisha, with possible extension.
Summary Generated by Built In
We work towards building impactful outcomes for students by helping them make a successful transition from school to the workplace through career guidance initiatives. For the year 2023-24 alone, iDC aims to work with more than 35k students across the country.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Contract Career Counsellor to join our team based in/willing to relocate the following locations:
- Sundargarh , Odisha
- Bonai, Odisha
- Panposh, Odisha
As a Contract Career Counsellor, you will play a crucial role in providing guidance and support to individuals seeking to advance their careers. This role is on a contract basis for 10 months, with a high possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
● Conduct individual counselling sessions with students to evaluate their career aspirations, interests, skills, and strengths.
● Offer tailored career guidance, resources, and tactics to assist individuals in making well-informed decisions about their professional journeys.
● Aid students in formulating and executing effective job search plans, encompassing resume construction, cover letter composition, and interview readiness.
● Administer and interpret career assessments to provide clients with valuable insights into their strengths, personality traits, and suitable career options.
● Stay current with industry trends, labour market information, and emerging job opportunities to provide informed advice to clients.
● Visit government schools to deliver career guidance to students and be open to community visits.
● Develop and conduct workshops, webinars, or seminars on topics related to careers, such as networking, job search strategies, and professional development.
● Maintain precise and confidential client records, ensuring compliance with applicable privacy regulations.
● Collaborate with team members and external partners to deliver comprehensive career support services.
● Possess a solid understanding of the vocational and professional career landscape in Odisha.
● Demonstrate awareness of ground-level career awareness in India.
Qualifications:
● Bachelor's degree in [relevant field, e.g., Counselling, Psychology, Human Resources]
(Master's degree preferred).
● Proven experience in career counselling or related roles, with a track record of helping clients achieve their career goals.
● Strong knowledge of career development theories, job search strategies, and employment trends.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients.
● Proficiency in using career assessment tools and resources.
● Familiarity with relevant software and technology, including Microsoft Office Suite and career management platforms.
● Certification in career counselling or a related field (e.g., National Certified Counsellor, Certified Career Development Facilitator) is a plus.
Other details:
Work week: Monday to Saturday
Remuneration: Industry standards best compensation. A bonus will also be given at the end of the contract period which will be 10% of the total CTC.
Contract duration: 10 months (additional extension of 2 years subject to performance)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, human resources, or a relevant field
- Master's degree in a relevant field
- Proven experience in career counseling or related roles
- Knowledge of career development theories, job-search strategies, and employment trends
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with career assessment tools and resources
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and career management platforms
- Career counseling or related certification, such as National Certified Counsellor or Certified Career Development Facilitator
- Understanding of Odisha's vocational and professional career landscape and career awareness in India
- Willingness to visit government schools and communities
- Willingness to work Monday through Saturday
- Willingness to be based in or relocate to Sundargarh, Bonai, or Panposh, Odisha
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The Company
What We Do
iDreamCareer (iDC) is India's most trusted career guidance brand and a leading career-tech platform. It offers psychometric assessments, personalized counseling, and AI-powered tools through its iDC ONE product, serving students in private schools (BlueSpring), government schools via CSR and UN partnerships (PathShila), and independent counselors through iDC Council. A technical partner to CBSE, iDreamCareer has impacted millions of students with structured, unbiased, multilingual career navigation.
