Soft Skills Trainer

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and proactive Soft Skills Trainer & Training and Placement Officer who can enhance students' employability by delivering soft skills training and coordinating placement activities. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication, corporate exposure, and strong industry networking skills to prepare students for successful careers.

Key Responsibilities

Soft Skills Training

• Design and deliver engaging training sessions on communication, personality development, and workplace readiness.
  
• Conduct sessions on verbal and written communication, presentation skills, public speaking, business etiquette, and professional grooming.
  
• Train students in aptitude, logical reasoning, group discussions, interview techniques, resume writing, and LinkedIn profile building.
  
• Organise mock interviews, role plays, and assessment activities to improve students' confidence and employability.
  
• Evaluate student performance and provide personalised feedback and mentoring.
  
• Develop training materials, presentations, assignments, and assessment reports.
  

Training & Placement

• Build and maintain relationships with companies, recruiters, and industry professionals for placement opportunities.
  
• Coordinate campus recruitment drives, placement events, and employer engagement activities.
  
• Identify job opportunities and internship openings aligned with students' skills.
  
• Prepare students for interviews and support them throughout the placement process.
  
• Track student placement records, interview schedules, and hiring outcomes.
  
• Coordinate with academic teams to ensure students are industry-ready.
  
• Maintain placement reports, employer databases, and placement MIS.
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring abilities.
  
• Knowledge of corporate communication, business etiquette, and workplace behaviour.
  
• Experience conducting interview preparation and employability training.
  
• Strong networking and relationship management skills.
  
• Good organisational and event coordination abilities.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM/MIS tools.
  
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and engage students.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (MBA, HR, Psychology, English, or related fields preferred).
  
• 2–5 years of experience in Soft Skills Training, Learning & Development, Training & Placement, HR, or Talent Acquisition.
  
• Experience in the EdTech, Higher Education, or Corporate Training sector is preferred.
  

Benefits