Skills Bridge: Showcasing Human Expertise Across Technical Gaps

About the Role We're seeking a Career Development Specialist to guide professionals through career transitions, helping them articulate and showcase their core competencies in ways that resonate with modern hiring practices. You'll work one-on-one with clients who possess strong human skills but may face barriers in presenting their value to employers. This role requires empathy, strategic thinking, and the ability to coach others through self-assessment and professional positioning. Key Responsibilities - Conduct in-depth consultations to help clients identify and articulate their core strengths, including soft skills like leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building - Guide clients in translating work experience into compelling, results-oriented narratives with measurable outcomes - Coach clients on creating professional materials including resumes, portfolios, case studies, and online profiles that highlight transferable skills - Research and identify job markets and roles where human-centered skills are valued over purely technical credentials - Develop strategies for clients to demonstrate learning agility and bridge skill gaps through accessible training resources - Help clients craft authentic narratives that acknowledge limitations while emphasizing unique value propositions - Track client progress and outcomes, adjusting strategies based on what works in current job markets - Stay current on hiring trends, ATS systems, and how employers evaluate candidates with non-traditional backgrounds Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications, or related field - 1-2 years experience in career counseling, recruiting, HR, or professional coaching - Strong active listening skills and ability to draw out client strengths through conversation - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Understanding of how different industries evaluate candidates and what skills transfer across sectors Preferred Qualifications - Experience with career transition or workforce development programs - Familiarity with resume optimization and applicant tracking systems - Background in adult education or training - Knowledge of online learning platforms and professional development resources Tools & Platforms Comfort with professional presentation tools (Webflow, Canva), writing enhancement software (Grammarly), research tools (Perplexity), and basic project management platforms (Notion). Technical depth not required, but willingness to explore tools that help clients present themselves effectively.