Summer 2024 Career Development Intern
Assist clients in career development and job preparation activities.
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. |