Summer 2024 Career Development Intern

Assist clients in career development and job preparation activities.

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Overview

Assist clients in career development and job preparation activities.

You have:

  • Must have a valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.
  • Proficiency with resume writing, LinkedIn and employment related activities.
  • Strong interest in working with international clients.
  • Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism.

- Assist refugee and immigrant clients individually and in group sessions to develop a career pathway and career advancement goals - Work one-on-one with clients to help them develop and revise resumes and LinkedIn profiles - Assist clients with enrollment in post-secondary training and certification programs - Research potential industries, employers, training programs, and trends in Atlanta workforce - Prepare clients for job interviews - Accompany refugee clients for job interviews and employment orientations - Provide general administrative support and maintain accurate records of Career Development program activities - Propose and develop other support services that serve the program goals and client’s needs - Submit intern time on volunteer dashboard - Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Strong interest in working with international clients - Proficiency with resume writing, LinkedIn and employment related activities - Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences - Excellent communication and organization skills - Ability to work independently - Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research - Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism - Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle

This will be an hybrid role. This position will report to the Career Development Supervisor.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you helped someone achieve their career goals? This question assesses your ability to support clients in their professional journeys. Share a specific example where you made a positive impact on someone's career.
How do you handle working with individuals from different cultural backgrounds? The interviewer wants to know about your cross-cultural communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to help a client prepare for a job interview? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: rescue.org