Career Coach / Job Search Consultant (Onsite in Stuttgart)
About Randstad RiseSmart
RiseSmart is a dynamic HR Technology Company that provides cutting edge career transition solutions to help employers with their workforce strategy, and displaced employees with their career strategy. We pride ourselves on helping our clients get into their next job as quickly as possible. RiseSmart provides services to professionals in a large variety of industries and offers coaches the opportunity to expand their skill set, diversify their experience and be part of a collaborative team where their work is truly appreciated. Since 2007, RiseSmart has earned awards and recognition from more than a dozen organizations, including Bersin by Deloitte, Gartner Inc., the Brandon Hall Group and Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune magazine.
Job Description The Career Coach is responsible for supporting employees with their external job search or internal career development.
Hybrid position based in the Stuttgart region, combining remote work from home with on-site coaching; candidates must have access to a car and be able to commute to client locations as needed.
Project-based role with a flexible start date; requires full-time, on-site availability (5 days/week) for the first 3 weeks to lead group coaching sessions in the Stuttgart region. The schedule will gradually scale down—initially to 4 days/week and eventually to bi-weekly on-site 1:1 coaching sessions—as employee needs decrease. The project has the potential to continue indefinitely based on demand.
Desired Skills
3 + years experience coaching professionals through all aspects of a job search
Diverse professional background including corporate experience (in addition to coaching background)
Bachelor’s Degree strongly desired
Experience coaching technical professionals strongly desired
Technical Recruiting background strongly desired
Other Requirements
Excellent communication (written and oral), listening, multitasking and organizational skills.
Excellent rapport building skills – a “natural ability” to make clients feel cared about
Strong sense of empathy, positive outlook, ability to motivate others
Demonstrate a proficiency for managing administrative tasks crucial to being successful in the role, such as taking detailed notes and managing the coach dashboard.
Maintain efficiency and performance standards while delivering high satisfaction.
Personal Computer meeting specific requirements.
High Speed internet access (Cable or DSL; no satellite or dial-up)Windows 8/10, Mac OS Yosemite or above, Chrome or Firefox – latest browsers