Student advisor/Interview Trainer (Abroad studies)

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CANDIDATE WITH STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

CANDIDATES FROM KERALA PREFERRED

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The quality of service offered by Cliftons Study Abroad cannot be compared. Our management has over 10 years of entrepreneurial and living experience abroad, which is invaluable to the student whom we are guiding.

We are looking for highly motivated and experienced student counselors.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

( candidates with sales and marketing experience along with an excellent convincing and communication ability ,which is required to convert leads to admissions preferred)

• Organize and conduct one-on-one or group mock interviews tailored to the specific needs of the students
• Provide personalized coaching based on each student's background, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Focus on improving key areas such as communication skills, body language, problem-solving abilities, and cultural awareness.
• Assist students in preparing for various types of interviews.
• Train students to answer unexpected or difficult questions with confidence and clarity.
• Provide constructive feedback on performance after each mock interview.
• Offer suggestions for improving verbal and non-verbal communication, including tone, posture, eye contact, and professionalism.
• Identify areas where students need more practice and work with them to enhance their overall interview skills
• Teach students about cultural norms and expectations for interviews in different countries, especially if they are applying to universities or jobs in specific regions
• Help students understand how to adapt their responses and behaviour to fit the cultural expectations of the country they are applying to.
• Assist students in crafting personal statements, application essays, or motivation letters, as these often form a key part of university admission or scholarship interviews.
• Ensure students can articulate their goals, achievements, and reasons for pursuing their chosen course or career path during the interview
• Coordinate mock interview schedules and ensure that students are adequately prepared before each session.
• keep track of students’ progress and re-schedule mock sessions as needed.
• Keep up with current trends and changes in interview formats, such as the increasing use of virtual interviews or specific country-based interview protocols.
• Adapt training methods and materials accordingly to reflect the latest interview standards.
• Train students on key soft skills required for successful interviews, such as time management, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and confidence-building techniques.
• Maintain records of student progress, tracking improvements in their interview performance over time.
• Provide feedback reports to both students and relevant academic advisors or counselors to monitor readiness for actual interviews.
• Work closely with other trainers or counselors at the study abroad company, such as those focusing on application writing, visa guidance, or academic counseling.
• Collaborate to offer a holistic approach to preparing students for their study abroad journey.

Advising potential students on education opportunities overseas as per their requirements (UK, Ireland, France, Australia, Germany )

• Acting in best interest of the students assisting them in choosing suitable Universities and courses
• Advising students on application procedures, visa application
• Handling the registrations effectively
• Applying to various universities/colleges overseas/Educational Partners
• Assisting with activities to promote overseas education institutions represented by the Company.
• Checking the documents in details for accuracy and authenticity
• High processing speed and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Meeting of process targets.
• Update progress of the applications to students on time to time
• Assisting clients in paying Tuition fees and checking that they are paid in a timely manner so that their offer is not lapse, and take steps to obtain the final offer letter, CAS and COE before the deadline, which are the documents required to apply for a visa.
• Maintaining accurate ledger and computer records of students counselled and applications sent, overseas.
• Liaising with students, other offices, and client institutions
• Guide the students for pre-departure information
• Assisting with the general running of the office to ensure smooth operations.
• Follow up with the students
• Solving the student queries

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Attractive incentive schemes
• Performance bonus
• Employee rewarding programs
• Referral bonuses

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ernakulam, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

Fluency in English language is required.

Experience

Minimum of one year experience in the relevant field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Palarivattom, Kochi, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Academic counseling: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person