Career Counselor

Description

Location: Chennai (Onsite)

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: US Shift (CST)

Job Descriptions

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Career Counsellor, preferably with 0-1 year of experience in US staffing or technical recruitment. The ideal candidate should be proactive in identifying suitable career opportunities for candidates, guiding them throughout the hiring process, and maintaining effective communication. We will provide training on US hiring processes and industry terminology

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Key Responsibilities

Connect with potential IT candidates and guide them on suitable career opportunities with our US clients

Source profiles using job boards such as Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, and internal databases

Review resumes and conduct preliminary discussions to understand candidates’ skills, experience, and job expectations

Support senior counsellors and account managers in meeting client requirements

Coordinate interviews, follow-ups, and feedback between candidates and internal teams

Maintain accurate and updated candidate information in internal systems

Learn and apply basic US hiring concepts such as W2, C2C, 1099, and work authorizations

Achieve daily/weekly sourcing and candidate engagement targets

Required Skills & Qualifications

Preferably 0 - 1 year of experience in US staffing, recruitment, or candidate counselling

Strong understanding of sourcing techniques and job portals

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Willingness to work in US shifts

Basic knowledge of US hiring terms and work visas (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, IT, or a related field.