Circuit Stream is the industry leader in emerging tech education. We build world-class educational services that focus on making it easier for people and organizations around the world to learn the skills needed to leverage the power of technology. Our Bootcamps help students around the globe to leave the fundamentals of Game Development, Game Design, Software Development, Product Management, Data Analytics and UX Design all while building a portfolio and career-ready skills for transitioning into employment.

We're looking for a skilled career coach who is legally entitled to work in Australia as freelance contractor. The ideal candidate will be interested in flexible hours, be able to work part-time (average 5-10 hours per week). As a Career Coach at Circuit Stream, you will play a critical role in helping our students achieve their career goals in the immersive technology and gaming industries. You will be responsible for delivering impactful career-based labs, workshops, and 1-on-1 mentoring sessions to help our students develop their soft skills, job search strategies, and succeed in their careers.

This position will be based remotely (work from home) and is open to residents of Australia. This is a 4-month contract from July to October 2024.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate career-based labs, workshops, and lectures that support student success and job readiness in the tech industry
• Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to students, helping them identify their career aspirations, defining action plans, and unlocking their potential
• Build and maintain strong relationships with job-seeking students, providing regular check-ins and updates to support their job search progress
• Provide personalized job search support, including resume reviews, LinkedIn profile optimization, cover letter writing, portfolio guidance, mock interview preparation, salary negotiation strategies and other customized career support as needed.
• Provide regular updates to the Student Outcomes Manager, sharing insights on individual student goals and progress to ensure a seamless job seeking experience

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, computer science or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in career coaching, mentoring, or advising, preferably in a training environment
• Strong knowledge of in job search strategies and soft skills required for success
• A professional career coaching certification would be an asset
• An understanding of the gaming and software industry and related career paths would be an asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build rapport with students and provide effective coaching and mentoring
• Comfortable with hourly rate of CAD 65-72/hour (this is AUD 72-80/hour)

What makes us different makes us stronger. We want our company to be a great place to work for everyone; where people feel safe, included, inspired, trusted, and supported so they can be, and bring, their best. We’re committed to creating a respectful and inclusive workplace where unique perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and attributes are valued and utilized to help achieve better results. As an organization with operations across different geographies, we celebrate the fact that our workforce is made up of people with diverse demographics. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is fair, equitable and free of discrimination and harassment.

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