Career Transition Consultant

We are looking for an experienced Outplacement Specialist to guide professionals through career transitions with clarity, confidence, and measurable results. This role suits a professional who brings deep knowledge of the job market, strong coaching skills, and real empathy for people facing job loss or career change.You will partner with individuals at every level, from early-career employees to senior executives, as they move from separation to their next opportunity. You will also work closely with employer clients to deliver outplacement programs that support departing employees and protect the organization’s reputation. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable in one-to-one coaching and group workshops, and can turn a difficult moment into a productive next step.ScheduleWorking hours may vary based on client demand.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver one-to-one career transition coaching to individuals affected by layoffs, restructuring, or reductions in force.Lead group workshops and seminars on topics such as job search strategy, résumé and LinkedIn development, networking, interviewing, and salary negotiation.Apply career assessments such as CliftonStrengths, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory, DiSC, or equivalent tools to help clients clarify strengths, interests, and target roles.Guide clients in building personalized job search plans, including target company lists, networking strategies, and weekly action goals.Review and strengthen client résumés, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and other career marketing materials.Prepare clients for interviews through mock interviews, feedback, and coaching on presence and messaging.Coach clients on evaluating and negotiating job offers, and on alternative paths such as consulting, entrepreneurship, or retirement planning.Support employer clients during workforce transitions, including support on notification days, transition planning, and program reporting.Track client progress and outcomes, including engagement, interview activity, and placement results, and report to employer stakeholders as appropriate.Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism with all individual and employer clients.Contribute beyond outplacement engagements as needed in a growing organization, including supporting program development, client delivery, and internal initiatives.Required Credentials and ExperienceEducation: Bachelor’s degree required. Advanced degree in Counseling, Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field preferred.Certifications: Recognized career coaching or development credentials such as CCMC, CPCC, CCSP, GCDF, ICF ACC, or equivalent professional training preferred.Career Coaching Experience: Demonstrated success coaching individuals through job search and career transition, ideally within an outplacement, career services, or talent acquisition setting.Labor Market Knowledge: Strong, current understanding of hiring practices, applicant tracking systems, recruiting trends, and job search strategies across industries.Business Experience: Experience in human resources, recruiting, talent management, or a related function where you supported people decisions and employee transitions.Desired Skills and AttributesStrong facilitation and group engagement skills across virtual and in-person environments.Empathy and composure when supporting individuals through stressful and emotional transitions.Ability to build trust and rapport quickly with clients at all career levels.Excellent written communication skills, especially in résumé and professional branding work.Clear communication presence and professional judgment.Orientation toward measurable outcomes, including client engagement, interview activity, and successful placement.Comfort operating in fast-changing client environments, including large-scale workforce reductions with short notice.Flexibility to adjust working hours based on client demand.Preferred ExtrasRecruiting or hiring manager experience, providing an insider view of the selection process.Experience coaching across multiple industries or operating environments.Executive-level outplacement or senior leader transition experience.Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, job search platforms, and digital learning or facilitation tools.Why Join Us?This is an opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives at one of the most pivotal moments in their careers. You’ll help professionals across industries land their next opportunity with confidence, and help employer clients handle workforce transitions with care. You will join a growing practice where your expertise and judgment will help shape how we support people in career transition.Equal Opportunity StatementEmployment BOOST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment BOOST does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. This job description may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.