Freelance Outplacement Coach
Careerminds · United States
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $60,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Provide career development and job search consulting.
- Guide participants through coaching process.
- Coach on resume, interviewing, and networking.
- Deliver programs remotely via virtual coaching.
- Requires strong communication and empathy.
About the role
About Careerminds
Careerminds is a leader in career transition and coaching solutions, helping organizations support employees through change while enabling workforce growth and development. Our product portfolio includes market-leading Career Transition and Coaching Services as well as Progression, our application for Career Frameworks and progression planning.The Role
Responsible for providing effective career development and job search consulting to Careerminds outplacement participants on an individual and/or group basis as directed.This is a 100% remote, 1099 contract role.
Key Responsibilities
- Establishes rapport with participants and motivates them to achieve goals.
- Guides participants through the coaching process and milestone completion.
- Advises and coaches on career development, transition issues, and career options.
- Coaches on résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, interviewing, and negotiating.
- Documents the service delivery record in the Career Management System (CMS) for each employee serviced, according to our pre- and post-engagement guidelines.
- Deliver other transition-related programs at the direction of a Manager.
Must-Haves
- Expertise in Career Development including Career Planning, branding, resume development, interviewing, networking, social networking, internet job search, etc.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of business experience and understanding of organizational structures, cultures, and decision-making processes.
- Expertise in virtual coaching delivery, and savvy with technology.
- A high-speed internet connection on a personal computer with reliable audio/video will be required. Must be comfortable using video conferencing tools, instant messenger tools (such as slack) and booking links.
- Excellent communications, interpersonal and analytical skills.
- Excellent capacity to work with a wide variety of individuals from varied educational and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Excellent listener; must possess strong empathy and sensitivity to emotional reactions.
- Must be self-motivated and self-directed.
Nice-to-Haves
- Bachelor's Degree, specialized certifications, and/or higher degrees
At Careerminds, we believe that diversity in thought and cultural background leads to better teams and stronger companies. We seek talented, qualified employees, regardless of race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Careerminds is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Come join our team. Together, we’ll help others tell their career stories and land their dream jobs.
Key skills/competency
- Career Coaching
- Outplacement Services
- Job Search Strategies
- Resume Writing
- Interview Coaching
- Virtual Coaching
- Career Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Communication Skills
- Empathy and Sensitivity
Skills & topics
- Freelance
- Outplacement Coach
- Career Coach
- Career Development
- Job Search
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing
- Virtual Coaching
- Remote
- 1099 Contractor
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your expertise in career development, virtual coaching, and experience with diverse individuals.
- Showcase virtual coaching skills: Emphasize your proficiency with video conferencing and collaboration tools like Slack.
- Demonstrate business acumen: Detail your 3-5 years of business experience and understanding of organizational dynamics.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to share examples of your empathy, self-motivation, and ability to build rapport.
Technical preparation
Master video conferencing tools.,Become proficient with Slack or similar.,Ensure stable, high-speed internet.,Prepare personal computer for remote work.
Behavioral questions
Describe empathy in a coaching scenario.,How do you motivate a participant?,Share a time you worked independently.,How do you handle diverse backgrounds?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the work arrangement for the Freelance Outplacement Coach role at Careerminds?
- The Freelance Outplacement Coach position at Careerminds is a 100% remote, 1099 contract role. This means you can work from anywhere as long as you have a reliable internet connection and a personal computer.
- What qualifications are essential for a Freelance Outplacement Coach at Careerminds?
- Essential qualifications include expertise in career development (planning, branding, resume, interviewing, networking), a minimum of 3-5 years of business experience, proficiency in virtual coaching and technology, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong empathy, and self-motivation.
- What are the main responsibilities of a Freelance Outplacement Coach?
- The main responsibilities involve providing individual and group career development and job search consulting to outplacement participants, guiding them through the coaching process, advising on career options, and coaching on job search techniques. You will also document service delivery and may deliver other transition programs.
- What technology is required for this remote coaching role?
- A high-speed internet connection and a personal computer with reliable audio/video capabilities are required. You must also be comfortable using video conferencing tools, instant messenger tools (like Slack), and booking links.
- Does Careerminds value diversity in its hiring process for the Freelance Outplacement Coach role?
- Yes, Careerminds strongly believes that diversity in thought and cultural background leads to better teams. They seek talented, qualified employees regardless of race, color, sex/gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
- What are the 'Nice-to-Haves' for this position?
- While not strictly required, a Bachelor's Degree, specialized certifications, and/or higher degrees are considered a plus for the Freelance Outplacement Coach role.
- How does Careerminds support its outplacement participants?
- Careerminds supports organizations by providing employees with career transition and coaching solutions. This includes individual and group coaching focused on career development, job searching, resume writing, interviewing, and networking.