Soft Skills Trainer
Soft Skills Trainer
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Job Summary
As a Soft Skills Trainer within our InSkills Team youll be instrumental in shaping students professional readiness. Your deep industry exposure will be key to helping students bridge their academic learning with the practical demands of the professional world. This role focuses on developing crucial soft skills providing personalized career guidance and aligning student capabilities with current industry expectations ensuring they are well-prepared for their professional journeys.
Key Responsibilities
Career & Professional Development:
- Deliver engaging workshops and training sessions focused on essential professional soft skills including communication presentation teamwork problem-solving critical thinking and professional etiquette.
- Provide individualized coaching and mentorship to students helping them understand their strengths explore career aspirations and develop a strategic approach to their professional growth.
- Guide students in crafting impactful resumes compelling cover letters and developing strong interview techniques (behavioral HR technical communication).
- Conduct mock interviews and group discussions offering constructive feedback to enhance student performance.
- Assist students in building a robust professional online presence particularly on platforms like LinkedIn.
- Deliver engaging workshops and training sessions focused on essential professional soft skills including communication presentation teamwork problem-solving critical thinking and professional etiquette.
Industry Integration & Relevance:
- Actively engage with industry professionals and talent acquisition specialists to stay abreast of current industry trends in-demand skills and recruitment best practices.
- Integrate real-world industry scenarios and case studies into training programs to make learning highly practical and relevant.
- Collaborate with academic departments to provide insights on aligning curriculum and co-curricular activities with evolving industry requirements.
- Facilitate interactions between students and industry experts through guest lectures industry visits and professional development events.
- Actively engage with industry professionals and talent acquisition specialists to stay abreast of current industry trends in-demand skills and recruitment best practices.
Skill Enhancement & Readiness Programs:
- Design develop and implement comprehensive soft skill development programs and modules tailored to different student cohorts and career paths.
- Help students understand the diverse professional landscapes and company cultures across various industries.
- Support students in identifying and pursuing relevant certifications or additional skill development avenues that enhance their employability.
- Contribute to the creation of professional development resources and training materials.
- Design develop and implement comprehensive soft skill development programs and modules tailored to different student cohorts and career paths.
Student Engagement & Empowerment:
- Foster a proactive and self-driven approach among students towards their professional development.
- Organize and promote activities that build confidence professionalism and effective interpersonal skills in students.
- Encourage student participation in relevant competitions industry-specific challenges and collaborative projects.
- Foster a proactive and self-driven approach among students towards their professional development.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Education: A Bachelors degree is essential; a Masters degree in a relevant field (e.g. HR Business Management Psychology Communications or a related industry-specific domain) is preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum 5-8 years) of substantial professional experience in an industry setting. This experience should ideally include roles in talent acquisition training & development project management consulting or a leadership position where significant soft skills were critical.
- Demonstrated experience in coaching mentoring or training individuals in a professional or academic capacity.
- A strong understanding of professional recruitment processes and corporate expectations is highly advantageous.
- Minimum 5-8 years) of substantial professional experience in an industry setting. This experience should ideally include roles in talent acquisition training & development project management consulting or a leadership position where significant soft skills were critical.
- Industry Acumen:
- In-depth knowledge of current industry trends professional demands and the critical soft skills valued by employers in sectors relevant to Inspirias programs (e.g. IT Management Media Hospitality).
- Possess an active professional network within the industry.
- In-depth knowledge of current industry trends professional demands and the critical soft skills valued by employers in sectors relevant to Inspirias programs (e.g. IT Management Media Hospitality).
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional communication public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Proven mentorship coaching and facilitations skills.
- Ability to inspire motivate and guide students towards their professional goals.
- Comprehensive understanding of professional etiquette corporate communication and workplace dynamics.
- Proficiency in professional document creation (resumes cover letters) and interview preparation strategies.
- Strong program development and organizational skills.
- A collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
- High level of empathy patience and a genuine interest in student success.
- Analytical skills to assess student progress and program effectiveness.
Working Conditions
Primarily based at the Inspiria campus. Occasional travel may be required for industry engagements workshops or professional development events. Flexibility to work outside standard hours during peak student development periods may be necessary.
Exceptional communication, public speaking, and presentation abilities, Proven mentorship, coaching, facilitations skills,Career & Professional Development,Industry Integration & Relevance,Skill Enhancement & Readiness Programs,Student Engagement & Empowerment, teaching, class management, soft skills
Education
A Bachelor's degree is essential; a Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., HR, Business Management, Psychology, Communications, or a related industry-specific domain) is preferred.
Employment Type
Full Time
