Career Consultant; Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis

Overview

Career Consultant, Associate

The 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.

• Part-time, hours vary from week to week

• Reports to Lead Consultant

• No Direct Reports

• Chicago, IL / Milwaukee, WI / Minneapolis, MN – Remote. While this role is remote, successful applicants must live within the geographical region stated.

• English (any additional language skills are a plus)

Key Accountabilities

• Assist candidates across a broad spectrum of career transition needs, including managing change, assessing skills and interests, defining career goals, identifying career options, guiding resume and Linked In profile development, interviewing, negotiating, and new job assimilation.
• Support candidates in moving forward with change, building confidence, assessing skills and interests, and developing a “best fit” career marketing plan aligned with the candidate’s experience, interests, and job market demand.
• Take a proactive approach to engaging, motivating, and guiding candidates in the utilization of LHH resources and technology tools.
• Demonstrate and share expertise in current job-related technology including Linked In, AI, ChatGPT, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Company and Business Research databases.
• Help candidates connect to jobs using LHH tools and resources, including referrals to LHH Recruitment Solutions, LHH Talent Finder, and Job Sites, in accordance with governmental requirements.
• Provide coaching to help individuals during interviews and salary negotiations to confidently navigate the job search process and secure appropriate opportunities.
• Manage time and priorities related to individual program deliverables, candidate activity reporting, participation in customer projects (sometimes on-site), and engagement 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 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.
• Knowledge of Talent Acquisition strategies used by recruiters and hiring managers, including ATS systems, applicant sourcing, video screening, salary inquiries, types of interviews, and how to collaborate with recruiters.
• 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 experiences to identify viable options.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple roles requiring coaching and empathy, combined 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
• Open-minded environment where people spark new ideas and explore alternatives
• Compensation: $37.50 per hour for Career Transition Consulting
• Benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP, commuter benefits and a 401K plan; paid leave options as required by law, including Paid Sick Leave and Holiday pay where applicable

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