Career Counselor

Key Responsibilities:

• Market and place bench candidates (OPT / CPT / H1B / H4-EAD / L2 / GC / USC) with Tier-1 vendors and direct clients.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong relationships with prime vendors, implementation partners, and direct clients.
• Post candidate profiles on job portals such as Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Indeed, LinkedIn, and Corp-Corp.
• Negotiate rates, contract terms, and employment types (C2C / W2 / 1099) with vendors and clients.
• Collaborate with internal recruiters, account managers, and candidates to ensure successful placements.
• Update and maintain candidate activity logs and pipelines in CRM or Excel trackers daily.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and finalise placements efficiently.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, visa regulations, and employment verification standards.
• Achieve weekly and monthly targets with professionalism, accountability, and consistent performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent spoken and written English communication (neutral or U.S. accent preferred).
• 6 months – 3 years of experience in Bench Sales, U.S. Staffing, or IT Recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) and visa types (OPT, CPT, H1B, GC, etc.).
• Proficiency with job boards (Dice, Monster, Indeed, etc.) and CRM tools.
• Excellent negotiation, client relationship, and closing skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with the ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working during U.S. night shift hours.