Job Title: Career
Counseling Internship
Job Category:
Technical Services
Work Type: Full
Time / Regular
Reports To: Head
of Technical Services
Position Function
To serve as a
resource person and career advisor to students, pre-college students,
university students and employed professionals seeking to change careers.
Duties &
Responsibilities
·
Interpret assessment tests and assist clients in identifying
their areas of interest and careers that would be suitable for them
·
Help clients draw up action plans for subject selection,
education, employment and training and support them to achieve these goals
·
Research careers, options and support organizations to meet
clients needs
·
Advice clients on how to source relevant training courses or
qualifications and what funding might be available
·
Run small group sessions or larger presentations on all aspects
of careers work and topics related to personal development
·
Develop and conduct career planning and professional development
seminars within assigned territory
·
Assist with the planning and implementation of educational
programs and career conferences
·
Research and write career literature; provide fresh web content
related to careers
·
Advise students on internship, and post-graduate employment
opportunities and strategies for career success.
·
Create, schedule, conduct and evaluate career programming on a
variety of topics to include but not limited to: CV writing, interview
techniques, social media and the job search, and professionalism
·
Conduct regular outreach efforts including workshops and
presentations; create, maintain and enhance relationships with institutions and
hiring employers in the market increasing DYC visibility through institutional
and corporate presentations and events.
Academic /
Professional Qualifications & Work Experience
·
Possession of a Bachelor degree in a related discipline from a
recognized University
·
Relevant professional certification is an added advantage
·
Knowledge of psychometric test interpretation will be an added
advantage
·
Creative and innovative team player
·
Excellent analytical, planning, research and report-writing
skills are required
Persons
interested in filling the above position should submit their application
letters, CV indicating their contacts, soft copies of relevant academic and
professional qualifications and any other relevant supporting documents to
jobs@discoveryourcareer.co.ke before end of day November 5 2013.
Address your
application to the HR Manager.
