Employment Counselor (Private Employment Agency)
しょくぎょうそうだんいん（みんかんしょうかいじょ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Other Service Occupations
- Minor : Service Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A profession at private employment agencies that handles job seeker consultations, introduces suitable jobs, and proposes career plans.
Description
Employment Counselors (Private Employment Agencies) assess job seekers' backgrounds, hopes, and aptitudes through interviews and provide/refer optimal job information as specialists. Duties include negotiations with companies, creation of job listings, editing of resumes and work history documents, advice on interview preparation, and post-employment follow-up. By researching and analyzing the labor market and industry trends, and proposing individual career plans, they meet the needs of both companies and job seekers.
Future Outlook
With diversifying work styles and rising job change rates, demand for private employment agencies remains steady. The adoption of online interviews and AI matching is advancing, heightening the importance of counseling skills and IT literacy.
Personality Traits
Empathetic / Enjoys Communication / Good Listener / Positive Thinker / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Business Trips / Flexitime / Office Work / Possible Transfers / Remote Interviews
Career Path
Junior Employment Counselor → Senior Employment Counselor → Branch Manager → Career Consultant → Talent Introduction Consultant → Corporate Talent Development Specialist
Required Skills
Basic PC Operations / Business Manners / Interview and Counseling Techniques / Labor Market Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Aptitude Testing / Communication Skills (English) / Psychology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Communication Skills | Essential for smooth interviews and coordination tasks. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Continuous learning is necessary to adapt to changes in the labor market and laws. |
| Problem Solving | To present appropriate solutions to job seekers' challenges. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mathematical analysis is not as required as in specialized roles. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves little prolonged standing or heavy work. |
Related Qualifications
- Career Consultant (National Qualification)
Aliases
- Career Advisor
- Job Placement Advisor
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