Career Counsellor-Punjab
Full-timeMid · 2-5 yearsH1B likely
About this role
Description: At iDreamCareer, we strive to create meaningful outcomes for students by guiding them in successfully transitioning from school to the workplace.
We are hiring Contract Career Counselors for various locations listed below in Punjab. The initial contract for 1 year and extendable upto a year based on performance and business needs. This is a contractual full-time role.
Locations: 23 Districts
- Jalandhar Division: Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Jalandhar, Kapurthala, Pathankot, Tarn Taran
- Patiala Division: Barnala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Ludhiana, Malerkotla, Patiala, Rupnagar, Sangrur
- Firozpur Division: Fazilka, Firozpur, Moga, Sri Muktsar Sahib
- Faridkot Division: Bathinda, Faridkot, Mansa
- Rupnagar Division: Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Nawanshahr (Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar), Rupnagar [1]
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct workshops for students to create awareness about career opportunities.
- Administer assessments to help students understand their career goals and strengths.
- Educate students on career planning after 10th grade, including professional and skill-based pathways.
- Provide personalized guidance to students based on their interests and aspirations.
- Handle career helpline operations to address queries and provide on-demand guidance.
- Maintain accurate student records and adhere to privacy standards.
Skills Required:
- Proficiency in counseling and group facilitation.
- Prior teaching or classroom management experience.
- Teachers' training experience (preferred).
- Strong communication skills in both English and Punjabi.
- Ability to handle diverse student groups and provide engaging learning experiences.
Advantages of Joining iDreamCareer:
- Opportunity to work on outcome-driven projects impacting thousands of students.
- Comprehensive training in iDreamCareer’s 5-step framework for career counseling.
- Exposure to a dynamic work environment with significant learning and growth opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Counseling, Psychology, Education). A Master’s degree is mandatory in these streams:
Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Education (Guidance & Counselling), or Human Development.
- Minimum of 0-4 (with post graduate degree in related field) years of experience in career counseling, teaching, or related fields.
Other requirements:
- Knowledge of career development theories and local labor market trends.
- Certification in career counseling or related fields (preferred).
- Willingness to travel as required by the role.
- Two wheeler (preferred to commute)
Note: The expected joining date is subject to the successful completion of the interview process.