Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required for a job coach position?

Advertisements for a "job coach position" contain all the requirements that a company places on new employees for the vacant job. People looking for a job will find all the important information about the vacancy they are looking for in job advertisements, such as

  • the activities
  • the employer's requirements (previous education, professional experience, personal skills and characteristics)
  • more information about the company

This information about the job coach position varies depending on the employer. We have collected the information from relevant job advertisements on various job boards, looked at it and summarized it for you*:

 

Different job titles:

  • Job Coach
  • Career counselor
  • Career counselor
  • Career counselor
  • Rehabilitation counselor
  • Career development consultant
  • Application consultant
  • Interview coach
  • Transition consultant
  • Professional mentor
  • Employment agency
  • Occupational reintegration specialist
  • Career coach

 

Distribution of the individual tasks in a job coach position:

Advice and support: A job coach advises clients on their career goals, strengths and weaknesses and supports them in developing job search strategies

 approx. 50% of the time

Creating and revising application documents: Many job coaches help their clients to create CVs, cover letters and other application documents

 approx. 10% of the time

Job interview training: A job coach can conduct role plays and mock interviews to prepare clients for actual job interviews

 approx. 10% of the time

Career guidance: For clients who are unsure what kind of work they are looking for, a job coach can carry out career tests and provide feedback

 approx. 10% of the time

Networking strategies: A job coach can help clients develop and utilize their professional networks

 approx. 5% of the time

Continuing education and training: Some job coaches offer courses or workshops on specific topics, such as effective communication, time management or other job-related skills

 approx. 5% of the time

Support during the employment relationship: After successful placement in a job, the job coach continues to provide support in some cases in order to facilitate the transition and solve any problems that may arise

 approx. 5% of the time

Market knowledge: A good job coach is always up to date on what skills and qualifications are in demand on the job market and can give advice in this regard

 approx. 5% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a job coach position

Professional requirements
  • Completed basic education
  • Completed certified coaching training to become a job coach
  • Professional experience in coaching, consulting, human resources or a related field
Specialist knowledge for a job coach position
  • Knowledge of coaching methods and consulting skills
  • Knowledge of the labor market and the Swiss education system
  • Knowledge of application strategies
  • Good knowledge of German and foreign languages
  • Knowledge of common Office programs as well as special career development and assessment tools, application tracking systems and other technological tools
Personal characteristics
  • Communication skills and intercultural competence
  • Analytical skills
  • Confidentiality and empathy
  • Organizational skills
  • Readiness for further training
Other Job Coach position
  • Patience: working with clients who are in a transitional phase or having difficulties finding a job often requires patience
  • Motivational skills: a job coach should be able to motivate and encourage clients to pursue their goals
  • Problem-solving skills: ability to find creative solutions to clients' challenges and obstacles
  • Adaptability: every client is unique and a job coach needs to be flexible enough to adapt their approach accordingly

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*The information listed here is from an ad hoc study to provide a unique insight into the labor market and what is required in a job coach position.

Schools with coaching training for a job coach position