Career Coach
For the Chicago Office of a Prestigious International Law FirmThis is a filled position.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist attorneys, alumni and clients with the development of relevant self-marketing materials and professional branding documents such as resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, etc;
- Conduct competency assessments such as the MBTI to aid in perfecting the job search strategy; provide networking guidance;
- Conduct one-on-one coaching sessions to prepare them for interviews and for salary negotiations;
- Aid in content development for marketing materials highlighting the coaching program and report on relevant metrics to leadership;
- Research and analyze employment trends, specifically in the legal industry, both nationally and globally;
- Conduct workshops/webcasts on resume creation, leveraging social media for the job search, interviewing and other job search skills.
Qualifications include:
- 12+ years of relevant experience;
- Bachelor's degree or higher/J.D. preferred; coaching certificate desired;
- Career coaching experience necessary, including executive level coaching;
- Recruiting or PD experience in a law firm strongly desired;
- Ability to administer and analyze self-assessments, such as MBTI certification, desired;
- Excellent written and oral communication, listening, multitasking, and organizational skills.