Career Advisor

Hire Heroes USA•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Client Services Manager, the Career Advisor serves as the primary service provider for Hire Heroes USA's Client Services, supporting active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses. This role delivers comprehensive career coaching focused on pre- and post-employment transitions. The Career Advisor provides expert mentorship in career planning, skill development, market readiness, personal branding, networking, interviewing, and job search strategies. The majority of time will be spent directly engaging with clients via phone consultations and email correspondence to enhance job search techniques, resume development, and interview skills. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in career coaching, resume writing, public speaking, and community outreach. This is a full-time, remote position with the candidate's preferred location in Eastern (EST) or Central (CST) Time Zones

Requirements

Basic proficiency with Salesforce Lightning
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, and Social Media platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook
Knowledge of fundamentals of career exploration, effective job search tactics, and strategy, and overall career planning and management
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to translate career topics to audiences of widely different levels of experience and knowledge
Ability to gather and synthesize large amounts of information to develop the expertise needed to support the evolving needs of the Client Services team
Ability to create and manage relationships via phone, text, and email with a demographically diverse client population at varying stages of their education, work, and life
Strong listening and communication skills, with the ability to adjust your style across a diverse set of conversations
Experience with public speaking – able to present/speak on webinars, workshops, podcasts, and other public platforms

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify performance and knowledge gaps while educating clients on current job search skills and industry trends.
Create, review, and revise professional, personalized resumes according to Client Services standards, providing strategic guidance on content tailoring, formatting, and achievement highlighting.
Develop customized job search strategies and career coaching plans aligned with each client's unique needs and career goals.
Manage an active client pool with consistent communication cadence per Client Services standards, equipping clients with tools and resources needed to secure meaningful employment.
Deliver education and career guidance through one-on-one phone sessions, email, and text, with over 50% of time dedicated to follow-up coaching and additional support services.
Facilitate career development offerings, including mentor sessions and workshops covering career exploration, planning, job search tactics, networking strategies, and other career search related content.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of career planning best practices and stay current with industry developments and trends.
Contribute strategic insights to leadership based on frontline client experiences to enhance long-term service offerings.
Support organizational initiatives by building collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; serve as a program ambassador and leverage LinkedIn to promote services and engage with professional networks.
Ensure quality, accuracy, and privacy of all client information in the Hire Heroes USA content-management system in accordance with Client Services standards.