Career Consultant (Northern California)
DescriptionPosition at LHH (Global)Career Consultant, AssociateThe focus of the Career Consultant position is to provide individualized support and strategies for candidates in transition to help them identify career options and achieve a successful outcome. This could include a successful transition to a new position, making a career shift, pursuing an entrepreneurial path, or active retirement.Employment Type:
- Part-time, hours vary from week to week
- Reports to Lead Consultant
- No Direct Reports
- Northern California - Remote. While this role is remote, successful applicants must live within the geographical region stated.
- English (any additional language skills are a plus)
- Assist candidates across broad spectrum of career transition needs to include managing change, assessing skills and interests, defining career goals, identifying career options, guiding resume and LinkedIn profile development, interviewing, negotiating, and new job assimilation.
- Supports candidates in moving forward with change, building confidence, assessing skills and interests, building a “best fit” career marketing plan consistent with the candidate's experience, interests, and job market demand.
- Takes a proactive approach to engaging, motivating, and guiding candidates in the utilization of LHH resources and technology tools.
- Demonstrates and shares expertise in current job-related technology including LinkedIn, AI, ChatGPT, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Company and Business Research databases.
- Takes an active role helping candidates to connect to jobs utilizing LHH tools and resources to include referrals to LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Talent Finder, and Job Sites all in accordance with governmental requirements.
- Provide coaching expertise to help individuals during interviews and salary negotiations to confidently navigate the job search process and secure appropriate job opportunities.
- Manages time and priorities related to individual program deliverables and requirements, candidate activity reporting, participating in customer projects (sometimes on-site) and engage in LHH training and events when applicable.
- Preferred 8+ years of professional expertise in Career Consulting or related fields such as human resources, recruitment, career/leadership development, training, service/delivery operations, management consulting, or business leadership.
- Business/industry experience across diverse industries and populations in one of the following: IT, financial services, pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, professional services, marketing, or hospitality.
- Strong job market expertise to assist individuals in assessing and identifying where their skills and experience may be a potential fit across various industries and/or job functions.
- Knowledgeable of Talent Acquisition strategies used by recruiters and hiring managers to include ATS systems, applicant sourcing, video screening, salary inquiries, types of interviews, and how to collaborate with recruiters and what to expect.
- Agility in utilizing a variety of technology tools and resources including Zoom, Teams, online portals, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong service orientation with a passion for making a difference for individuals and a curiosity to learn about unique career/industry experience to assist in identifying viable options.
- Able to prioritize and balance within multi-faceted roles requiring coaching and empathy combines with strong technology and analytical skills.
- College degree preferred.
- Growth opportunities within a human resources global leader
- We prioritize learning to stay agile in an increasingly competitive business environment
- We foster an open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives
- $37.50 per hour for Career Transition Consulting