Career Advisor
Core
Support students and alumni in career decision-making, employment strategy, further education, and co-op/work-integrated learning.
Role type
Career Advisor (Staff)
Builds
Career development programs, workshops, and individual advising sessions.
Domain
Higher Education / Career Services
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Active listening, interviewing, counseling microskills, resume and cover letter coaching, interview preparation, salary negotiation guidance, labour market research, curriculum development, group facilitation, stakeholder collaboration
Preferred skills
Knowledge of career development theories (Narrative, Design Thinking, Active Engagement), experience with co-op processes, training and coaching others
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Conduct one-on-one advising sessions to help clients identify values, needs, and skills; Facilitate group workshops, webinars, and events on career topics; Guide students in resume writing, online presence management, and job search tactics; Support clients in navigating co-op and work-integrated learning processes; Develop training tools and coach other advisors; Collaborate with faculty to integrate career education into curricula; Research and organize resources for graduate and professional school admissions.
Seniority
Staff level, temporary role