Career Consultant

WE ARE EXPANDING

Due to expansion of our business, we are aggressively recruiting Career Consultants to join us in our Career Matching Programme. If you have the required experience and a hunger for growth in a flexible and fun, yet professional work environment, click apply below to join us for a meaningful career to help unemployed Singaporeans back to the workforce. On top on that, we provide attractive company benefits, rewards and fast track career progression within company.

AKG Singapore – The Company )

AKG Singapore (AngusKnight Singapore Pte Ltd) is a global leader for connecting job seekers to meaningful careers and we are pleased to have been appointed by Workforce Singapore (WSG) as a Career Matching Provider (CMP) to deliver employment services under WSG's suite of Career Matching Services.

Our local team is dedicated to giving job seekers the information, advice and support that will help them on the path to successful employment. We help connect employers with well-prepared and motivated job seekers with the right skills by understanding their business needs.

AKG Singapore employs people who are real and possess a passion to make a difference. We care for each other and promote a positive workplace where everyone feels valued. Our values of partnership, responsibility and integrity are evident in the work we do every day.

The Role

The CMP Programme is part of the 'Adapt and Grow' initiative by WSG which is targeted at PMETs (Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians) who are affected by redundancy and job loss. Unemployed PMETs are referred to this programme where they are then qualified and enrolled. They are assessed by their assigned Career Consultant on their job readiness, whereby bespoke action plans are developed and effective career consultancy / case management (i.e. coaching, addressing barriers to employment, job search, etc.) is administered, leading to employment and continued support for the first 6 months once they enter work.

This is a vital role within the team that will help to transform lives of local PMETs by championing opportunities for them through building great working relationships with employers and supporting their transition back into work.

Key Responsibilities

a. Client Engagement

• Clarify and manage Job Seeker expectations of the programme including responsibilities of both parties, data protection and programme requirements in order to achieve buy-in
• Provide career consultancy support including CV tailoring, interview preparation, exploration of alternative career options, etc. according to Job Seeker needs
• Identify barriers to employment, job goals and various training needs to develop mutually agreed upon Action Plan to support Job Seeker back into employment
• Hold regular follow-up appointments to provide accountability and monitor progress on Action Plan, making adjustments along the way as necessary
• Motivate, encourage and empower Job Seekers throughout their job search journey

b. Business Development

c. In-Work Support

d. Administration & Quality

Job Requirements