Career and Transition Coach (Bilingual)

As a Career and Transition Coach at African Leadership University (ALU), you will guide Digital Ambassadors in defining their career vision and exploring various pathways available to them. Your responsibilities will include leading group coaching sessions focused on career planning, conducting one-on-one strategy coaching for job seekers, and assisting with CV refinement and interview preparation.

To apply for the Career and Transition Coach position at ALU, you should have at least 5 years of experience in career coaching, talent development, or workforce transition planning. Experience in coaching early- to mid-career professionals is essential, along with a comprehensive understanding of public sector careers, GovTech, and civic tech. Additionally, fluency in both English and French is required.

The Career and Transition Coach at ALU supports Digital Ambassadors by offering personalized coaching tailored to each individual's career goals. This includes helping Ambassadors develop their professional branding, providing insights into transition strategies for their next career steps, and conducting mock interviews to prepare them effectively for the job market.

While it's not strictly necessary to have direct experience in civic tech, having strong knowledge of this sector, as well as public sector careers and private industry, will significantly benefit your role as a Career and Transition Coach at ALU. This understanding allows you to provide informed guidance to Ambassadors seeking opportunities within these fields.

At African Leadership University, the working environment is innovative, collaborative, and dynamic, departing from traditional academic structures. As a Career and Transition Coach, you'll work remotely while immersing yourself in a passionate team dedicated to transforming education and empowering young professionals, with opportunities for in-person workshops.

When answering this question, provide specific examples from your past coaching experiences. Highlight how they align with the responsibilities at ALU, such as guiding clients through career transitions and facilitating group coaching sessions.

Discuss how you would use exploratory conversations to help the Ambassador clarify their interests, values, and skills. Mention potential activities such as career assessments or discussions around various career options that align with their background.

Explain your process for reviewing and enhancing CVs and LinkedIn profiles, including targeting specific roles, using relevant keywords, and showcasing accomplishments effectively. Provide examples of successful transformations you've facilitated.

Share details of a group coaching session you've conducted, focusing on the theme, the methods used to engage participants, and the outcomes achieved. Highlight the skills you utilized to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Discuss your approach to adapting your coaching methods to cater to varying backgrounds, learning styles, and language proficiencies, emphasizing the importance of clarity and inclusiveness in your coaching sessions.

Talk about specific networking strategies you recommend, such as leveraging LinkedIn for connections, creating a personal networking plan, and utilizing informational interviews. Highlight how you empower clients to take initiative.

Share specific metrics or feedback mechanisms you employ to assess the effectiveness of your coaching. This could include client satisfaction surveys, job placement rates, or tracking progress in achieving individual goals.

Describe a challenging situation you encountered, outlining the steps you took to address it effectively. Focus on your problem-solving skills and adaptability in response to diverse client needs.

Discuss essential skills such as active listening, empathy, effective communication, and knowledge of various career paths. You can also mention the importance of adaptability and staying current with industry trends.

Your answer should reflect not only your desire to help others in their career journeys but also your alignment with ALU's mission of empowering young people. Share how your values resonate with their commitment to educational innovation and impact.