Job Description
Due to the continued success of our GEMS Metropole School Al Waha (MTW), we are looking to recruit a Careers Counsellor for September 2025.
Working with students individually or in groups, career development professionals may:
Help students identify educational requirements and develop training plans Facilitate and / or lead career management and career decision-making workshops Help students develop a better appreciation of their unique characteristics and how those characteristics relate to career choices Use various assessment tools to help students identify their interests, values, beliefs, lifestyle preferences, aptitudes and abilities, and relate them to the world of work and tertiary education Facilitate and/or lead workshops on, and assist students with, implementing effective employment search strategies, writing résumés, and developing career portfolios and interview skills Work co-operatively with local agencies, businesses and other organizations involved in providing career planning resources. Work cooperatively with local and international universities and educational providers in utilising the various support programmes and opportunities they provide as part of an enrolment process. Work with students who have disabilities, language and cultural differences, or other special needs that affect their employment prospects Provide current labour market information to help students make realistic occupational or employment decisions Market students to potential employers and help students find work experience placements Plan and implement career and employment-related programs Refer students to appropriate services to address their particular needs Perform related administrative tasks such as keeping records.
Personal characteristics
Career development professionals need the following characteristics:
Genuine interest in and respect for people from all walks of life Patience, understanding and the ability to listen non-judgmentally Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills Objectivity and tact The ability to motivate and inspire students The ability to facilitate communication in groups of eight to 20 people Excellent organizational and planning skills The ability to work effectively with other professionals and community agencies. They should enjoy consulting with people, compiling information and working with clients to develop innovative solutions to problems.
Skills
Educational requirements
A post-secondary education is required in a related discipline such as Psychology, Social Work or related subject. Ideally the candidate will also have a certificate, diploma or degree in career development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Location Dubai, UAE Company Industry Education Job Role Education Career Level Entry Level - Less than 2 years experience
GEMS METROPOLE SCHOOL - AL WAHA
Education Dubai, United Arab Emirates World class schools are consistently effective in securing excellent academic results for their students, but they also produce students who can think for themselves, are socially confident and have experienced a rich diet of educational opportunities. As a school we will focus on the students learning and ensure that their skills, knowledge and attributes are developed with learners a... t the helm of their learning. Our Goal - to turn today’s children into happy, responsible, academically well-educated, globally thinking and ethical adults of tomorrow. Our Vision - to create a sustainable and inclusive community hub that nurtures tomorrow's leaders. Our mission - is simple: to lead, nurture, and succeed. Our values of curiosity, confidence, creativity, respect, and kindness serve as the foundation for everything we do.
