Part Time Instructor - Career Coach (US)

Who are we, you ask?

Interviews can be hard, especially at top tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix. Many candidates fall short simply because they aren’t adequately prepared. That’s where we come in. Our acclaimed courses specialize in interview preparation and transitioning into high-demand tech fields such as AI, ML, and Data Science. At Interview Kickstart, current and former hiring managers have guided over 17,000 tech professionals through transformative career journeys, ensuring their success in landing coveted positions. Think of us as “the everything store” for career transitions and interview skill development.

How do we do that, you ask?

We have a structured approach to interview success, which includes:

• Career Accelerator Course
• Comprehensive end-to-end courses and platform
• A roster of over 600+ instructors from leading Silicon Valley companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix
• A holistic approach that includes live classes, mock interviews, personalized coaching, resume refinement, career strategies, and invaluable referrals

What’s more exciting is - we are completely remote, and we are hiring the best people we can find regardless of geography.

A career in tech can be a tricky thing to navigate. But nothing is more frustrating than knowing where and how you want to contribute, and not being able to pass the interview. At Interview Kickstart (IK), we believe that all people deserve the opportunity to develop themselves as they move through their career.

We empower technical professionals to build the skills needed to effectively navigate and ultimately succeed in the hiring process at the world’s most competitive companies. As a Career Coach, you will leverage your expertise to guide students through this transition. 

What You Will Be Responsible For: 

• Teach classes related to Career Transitions, Professional Branding (Resume and LinkedIn), Behavioral Interviews, and Offer Negotiations 
• Conduct weekly office hours to support students through time-sensitive or difficult tasks 
• Support in their Offer Negotiation/ Decision-making process
• Networking Strategy
• Advising on Interview/ Recruiter Communication strategies

This Role May Be For You If:

• Love to help people achieve their goals
• You are an active listener and genuinely curious about how things work, or why they don’t 
• Are empathetic towards others and genuinely want to help people grow
• A quick thinker comfortable in a fast-paced environment 
• Have a sense of humor and are congenial towards others 
• You are proactive, disciplined, organized, and resilient 
• You are eager to learn new things and willing to ask for/ receive feedback 
• Strong written/ verbal communication skills 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• 8+ years of experience in Technical Recruiting along with 3+ Years of Managerial experience is Must. 
• Should have recruited / hired Technical resources and has ability to guide learners on Interview Prep, Behavioral Interviews and Offer Negotiations. 
• Should have experience working with MAANG Companies or Product Based Tier 1 Companies 
• Experience as a career mentor or performance coach
• Available up to 10 hours per week
• Available to work on evenings and weekends