How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the Zetech University careers portal at careers.zetech.ac.ke.
Show Career Coaching Impact in Your Application
This role sits at the intersection of student support and employer relations. Hiring teams want to see that you can guide students with empathy while also building strong industry partnerships.
1. Quantify your counselling outcomes: When describing your experience, include numbers where possible. For example, mention the number of students counselled per semester or the percentage increase in internship placements you contributed to. Concrete metrics make your impact tangible.
2. Prepare a portfolio of workshops: If you have developed or delivered career workshops, list them with a brief description of content and audience. This shows you can create engaging, relevant programming.
3. Highlight employer engagement wins: Describe specific instances where you successfully brought employers to campus or facilitated recruitment events. Mention the types of companies and the scale of the events.
4. Demonstrate data-driven thinking: The role involves analysing career surveys and graduate outcomes. Be ready to discuss how you have used data to improve career services in the past.
5. Show your professional network: Membership in a relevant professional body is required. Mention your active involvement and any leadership roles you hold.
6. Align with the university's mission: Zetech University is an education institution. In your cover letter, express genuine interest in student development and how your background aligns with their educational goals.
7. Prepare for competency-based questions: Expect questions about how you handle difficult counselling situations, design inclusive programs, or manage multiple stakeholders. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.
8. Proofread for professionalism: Since you'll be advising on CVs and interviews, your own application materials must be flawless. Have someone else review your CV and cover letter for errors.