Professional Career Advisor

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TX Columbus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 11 Days Agojob requisition :
R-100161
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* Job Description:

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* Title:

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* ** Professional Career Advisor
**** Classification:
** Non-Exempt
** Salary : $58,000
**** Scope of Position:
** The Professional Career Advisor will have employer-facing roles to help customers explore careers, apply for opportunities, and connect them with employers that interest them most. This person will review the customers’ job experience and discuss career aspirations, concerns, and uncertainties, and guide them through the journey.
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Maintain a strong working knowledge of companies and industries across the region, including what skills and experience local area employers prefer and require, the usual means of entry into those companies/industries, and advice on how to best apply
* Knowledgeable about Workforce Solutions’ targeted industries and high-skill, high-growth occupations, along with skills, education, and experience needed to achieve professional success in these areas
* Provide up-to-date, accurate, and relevant labor market information to help a customer in his/her job search, career exploration resources, and data on financial aid
* Knowledgeable of and able to utilize Workforce Solutions proprietary career pathway framework for identifying and leveraging a client’s transferable skills from one industry and/or occupation to another
* Collaborate with the customer to develop a comprehensive service plan that outlines action steps and an overall employment goal
* Provide comprehensive resume reviews, including professional social media profile optimization and recommended changes such as formats and language to enhance jobseeker positioning within the market, along with determining which employers should receive the resume
* Use  and other search engines to identify jobs that meet the candidate’s skill set and help customers locate and apply for a job that matches the customer’s skills and expectations
* Become familiar with digital resources available and use this knowledge to assist customers in making career and job search decisions
* Use good judgment when suggesting to a customer the benefit of individual help from other Workforce Solutions staff or community resources
* Other opportunities as available
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* Education and Experience Requirements:

*** Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience
* Previous experience with specific industries such as manufacturing, education, healthcare, etc. is desirable
* Possess an educational background to support career coaching decisions
* Must be organized and able to efficiently handle several tasks simultaneously
* Demonstrated telephone, problem-solving, computer, and written communication skills
* A working knowledge of MS Office
* Vaid driver's License and clean driving record

EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.locations:
TX Columbus time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 27 Days Ago
** Our Mission Statement
** We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

** Why We Do What We Do At EDSI
** We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles We believe in seeing through other people's eyes We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For award winner.

For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better work forces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies.

Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.
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