Career Adviser job description

About the job

We are looking for a career adviser to help students and job seekers choose a career path, prepare their CVs and get ready for interviews, and reach suitable job and training opportunities.

Duties and responsibilities

• Guide people in choosing a career based on their interests, skills and the needs of the job market
• Run career interest and aptitude assessments and explain the results
• Help people write and improve CVs and cover letters
• Prepare job seekers for interviews through mock interviews
• Point people to available jobs, training and scholarships
• Run employability workshops and job fairs with employers
• Gather and update information on the job market and in-demand occupations
• Follow up with clients after guidance and record their job or training outcomes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, counselling, human resources or education
• 3 to 6 years of experience in career guidance or recruitment

The years of experience follow the level you choose when posting.

Skills

• Career guidance
• CV writing
• Job market knowledge
• Communication
• Empathy
• Career assessments
• Interview coaching
• Workshop facilitation

Preferred

• A certificate in career guidance or employability coaching
• Good knowledge of the Libyan job market and the sectors that are hiring
• Experience working with university students or recent graduates