Job Description for a Career Skills Coordinator
Career coordinators are like trainers for job seekers. They help people find a job by advising them on each aspect of the job search process. The coordinators are often found in universities where they help students or nonprofits. They must keep up with trends in various industries so they can provide clients with the best information.
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Salaries
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Career coordinators are similar to HR managers since they understand issues like employee benefits and compensation policies. The average salary is about $47,000 and salaries can start at $28,000 for those with little or no experience.
Education
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Most career coordinators must have a bachelor's degree. Some of the typical degrees useful for this job include communications, business administration and psychology. There are few formal programs for this work but some of them include a master's degree in college student development or counseling.
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Resume Analysis
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Career counselors must be able to analyze and improve clients' resumes. They provide successful examples, create resume templates, correct grammar and hold workshops for people interested in editing their own resumes. Proficiency with word processing software like Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign is necessary.
Interpersonal Skills
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Career coordinators must be great listeners and motivators. Since they are often dealing with people who are not happy with their current jobs or are unemployed, they must be sensitive to people's needs. Clients may need to be in heavy contact with you through a cell phone and email.
Making Corporate Connections
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Coordinators must not only work with clients but with outside companies. They must be aware of job openings in the area that would fit their clients. In a university setting, they will need to know which companies are seeking undergraduate or graduate students. Past experience in planning job fairs and informational happy hours are valuable for career coordinators.
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