Financial ServicesBusiness and administration professionalsISCO 2423
employment and vocational integration consultant
Employment and vocational integration consultants offer assistance to unemployed individuals in finding jobs or vocational training opportunities, according to their educational or professional background and experience. They advise them on how to market their skills in the job-hunting process. Employment and vocational integration consultants help job-seekers write CVs and cover letters, prepare for a job interview and indicate where to search for new job or training opportunities.
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (18)
labour legislationlabour legislationLegislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.job market offersjob market offersJob opportunities available on the labour market, depending on the economic field concerned.online job platformsonline job platformsOnline platforms which display job offers.employment lawemployment lawThe law which mediates the relationship between employees and employers. It concerns employees' rights at work which are binding by the work contract.give advice on personal mattersgive advice on personal mattersAdvise people on love and marriage issues, business and job opportunities, health or other personal aspects.interview peopleinterview peopleInterview people in a range of different circumstances.identify customer's needsidentify customer's needsUse appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.facilitate job market accessfacilitate job market accessImprove the chances of individuals to find a job, by teaching the required qualifications and interpersonal skills, through training and development programs, workshops or employment projects.maintain privacy of service usersmaintain privacy of service usersRespect and maintain the dignity and privacy of the client, protecting his or her confidential information and clearly explaining policies about confidentiality to the client and other parties involve...use communication techniquesuse communication techniquesApply techniques of communication which allow interlocutors to better understand each other and communicate accurately in the transmission of messages.observe confidentialityobserve confidentialityObserve the set of rules establishing the nondisclosure of information except to another authorised person.prepare for job interviewprepare for job interviewMake someone ready to deal with job interviews, by advising on communication, body language and appearance, going through frequently asked questions, and identifying personal and professional strength...listen activelylisten activelyGive attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of cus...develop professional networkdevelop professional networkReach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up ...communicate by telephonecommunicate by telephoneLiaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.document interviewsdocument interviewsRecord, write, and capture answers and information collected during interviews for processing and analysis using shorthand or technical equipment.profile peopleprofile peopleCreate a profile of someone, by outlining this person's characteristics, personality, skills and motives, often by the use of information obtained from an interview or questionnaire.develop course outlinedevelop course outlineResearch and establish an outline of the course to be taught and calculate a time frame for the instructional plan in accordance with school regulations and curriculum objectives.
Optional (17)
advertising techniquesadvertising techniquesThe communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.market analysismarket analysisThe field of market analysis and research and its particular research methods.deliver online trainingdeliver online trainingProvide training by using online technologies, adapting the learning materials, using e-learning methods, supporting the trainees and communicating online. Instruct virtual classrooms.recruit employeesrecruit employeesHire new employees by scoping the job role, advertising, performing interviews and selecting staff in line with company policy and legislation.implement customer follow-upimplement customer follow-upImplement strategies that ensures post-sale follow up of customer satisfaction or loyalty regarding one's product or service.assess candidatesassess candidatesEvaluate the candidates’ vocational competences, skills and knowledge through tests, interviews, simulations, and evidence of prior learning according to a pre-defined standard or procedure. Formulate...apply social media marketingapply social media marketingEmploy website traffic of social media such as Facebook and Twitter to generate attention and participation of existing and potential customers through discussion forums, web logs, microblogging and s...assess characterassess characterAssess how a certain person will react, verbally or physically, in a specific situation or to a specific happening.negotiate employment agreementsnegotiate employment agreementsFind agreements between employers and potential employees on salary, working conditions and non-statutory benefits.maintain professional administrationmaintain professional administrationFile and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.fix meetingsfix meetingsFix and schedule professional appointments or meetings for clients or superiors.write work-related reportswrite work-related reportsCompose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligib...relate empatheticallyrelate empatheticallyRecognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...apply knowledge of human behaviourapply knowledge of human behaviourPractice principles related to group behaviour, trends in society, and influence of societal dynamics.work in vocational schoolwork in vocational schoolWork in a vocational school that instructs students in practical courses.develop employee retention programsdevelop employee retention programsPlan, develop, and implement programs aimed at keeping the satisfaction of the employees in the best levels. Consequently, assuring the loyalty of employees.
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Quick Facts
SectorFinancial Services
ISCO GroupBusiness and administration professionals
Essential Skills18
Core Skills0