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Career Coach/Job Search Strategist - Chicago, IL (US-based only)

Date Posted: Jul 03, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

Job Detail

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    Location Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Gender: No Preference
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    Apply Before: Oct 05, 2026

Job Description

Overview

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, outplacement, and leadership development solutions. Our team of 300+ is united on one idea: People can succeed professionally and personally even through difficult career challenges and transitions. We are building a better world by empowering people to find and grow great careers. As employees transition in, within, and out of a company, IMPACT Group is by their side providing one-on-one coaching, innovative technology, and personalized job search or career development programs to help them find the best career path for them. We are on a mission to maximize human potential in an increasingly tech-enabled world. While partnering with companies of all sizes - large and small, national and global - our business model emphasizes the importance of providing the highest quality of services available to transitioning employees and their families. Description We have an opening for a part-time casual career coach based in Chicago, IL to support our relocation and outplacement solutions. With relocation, we support employees and their spouses/families as they acclimate to new cities and assist spouses/partners with finding employment. With outplacement, we work with employees receiving our outplacement services in finding new career opportunities. The Coach works in a 1:1 capacity with employees of our client companies who are relocating to the region or are searching for work as part of an outplacement in the area. The Coach uses IMPACT Group's technology and coaching methodology and also supports the spouse or partner of the relocating employee with job search support. This is a part-time, casual (hours vary as available) and remote position, approximately 15-20 hours per week (no guaranteed hours). Hourly rate range in IL is $35-$42/hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include potential 401k eligibility based on hours worked and part-time paid sick leave per state law.Location is US-based only Chicago, ILEstablishes rapport with employees and motivates them to achieve goals.Guides employees through coaching process and milestone completion.Advises and coaches career development, transition issues and career options.Coaches on résumé writing, effective marketing techniques, LinkedIn optimization, personal branding, interview preparation, and negotiating.Maintains electronic service delivery record for each employee serviced, according to the internal guide.Monitors progress of employees, consults with them on specific subjects to improve their job search skills and knowledge and deals with personal issues that are affecting their careers. Requirements Minimum three years of experience in delivery of job search strategy/career coaching to individuals in various industries and levels, with resume development, interview preparation, career exploration, LinkedIn profiles and other social media platforms, plus other aspects of job search coaching.Currently resides in the Chicago, IL vicinity and has knowledge of living and job searching there.Very strong verbal / written communication skills.Experience with virtual coaching.Navigating through VISA challenges and working with career continuation scenarios a plus.Savvy with technology and AI knowledge. High-speed internet connection on a personal computer; headset with a microphone will be required (telecommuting/remote). Ideal CandidateMaster's degree in a discipline involving the study of human behavior, business or related field preferred.Coaching certification or training highly regarded.Has personally relocated to a different city and country. Please read more about us at At IMPACT Group, we believe that diversity drives innovation-and that work should be accessible to everyone. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to equity and inclusion across race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, neurodiversity, ve

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Company Overview

East Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America

IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, leadership development, and outplacement solutions. They empower people to find and grow great careers, particularly through difficult car... Read More

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