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The New Mexico Works (NMW) program, administered through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) initiative, supports low-income families with children in achieving economic self-sufficiency. NMW offers job preparation, training, and employment services that help participants transition from government assistance to unsubsidized employment. By focusing on workforce development, family strengthening, and reducing dependency, NMW empowers families to build stable, long-term economic independence.
Due to Budget the pay rate for position will be $23.90
Interviews will be conducted within 2 weeks of closing
NMDWS participates in E-Verify
Why does the job exist?
To assist Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants in personal development and barrier management in the process of finding meaningful work which will lead to a career and self sufficiency for their family and home.
How does it get done?
In a fast-paced environment with high in-person traffic and high-volume phone use, employees will match TANF participant skills, goals and experience with employer's needs through job development, training, skill assessment, counseling services, interviewing, collaborating and networking as well as ongoing case management throughout the NM Works program.
Who are the customers?
TANF participants, Employers, Government agencies and Workforce Partners
Ideal Candidate
TANF participants, Employers, Government agencies and Workforce Partners
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years experience in customer service, administrative support, human resources, recruitment, placement, selection, compensation, benefits administration, labor relations, occupational analysis, processing personnel transactions, or eligibility determination in a public and/or social welfare program. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Office setting. Sitting for long periods of time viewing computer monitor. Repetitive hand movement. Standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs. Use of computer, copier and telephone.
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Agency Contact Information: Randolph Van Leuven Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
The New Mexico Works (NMW) program, administered through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) initiative, supports low-income families with children in achieving economic self-sufficiency. NMW offers job preparation, training, and employment services that help participants transition from government assistance to unsubsidized employment. By focusing on workforce development, family strengthening, and reducing dependency, NMW empowers families to build stable, long-term economic independence.
Due to Budget the pay rate for position will be $23.90
Interviews will be conducted within 2 weeks of closing
NMDWS participates in E-Verify
Why does the job exist?
To assist Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participants in personal development and barrier management in the process of finding meaningful work which will lead to a career and self sufficiency for their family and home.
How does it get done?
In a fast-paced environment with high in-person traffic and high-volume phone use, employees will match TANF participant skills, goals and experience with employer's needs through job development, training, skill assessment, counseling services, interviewing, collaborating and networking as well as ongoing case management throughout the NM Works program.
Who are the customers?
TANF participants, Employers, Government agencies and Workforce Partners
Ideal Candidate
TANF participants, Employers, Government agencies and Workforce Partners
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years experience in customer service, administrative support, human resources, recruitment, placement, selection, compensation, benefits administration, labor relations, occupational analysis, processing personnel transactions, or eligibility determination in a public and/or social welfare program. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Office setting. Sitting for long periods of time viewing computer monitor. Repetitive hand movement. Standing, walking, lifting up to 20 lbs. Use of computer, copier and telephone.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Randolph Van Leuven Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in career consultant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, human resources, psychology, or a related field
- Experience conducting career assessments and interpreting results for clients
- Proficiency with applicant tracking systems and job search platforms
- Certification such as GCDF, CCMC, or BCC preferred or required
- Strong facilitation skills for workshops, group sessions, and one-on-one advising
- Familiarity with labor market data sources including O*NET and Bureau of Labor Statistics resources
Tips for Your Career Consultant Job Search
Tailor your resume for each setting
Corporate career consulting roles want metrics like placement rates and client retention, while nonprofit or university roles prioritize caseload management and equity frameworks. Reframe your experience to match the specific environment you're targeting rather than sending one generic resume.
Get certified before you compete
Many employers filter for the GCDF, BCC, or CCMC credential before reviewing experience. If you don't hold one yet, list any in-progress coursework prominently so hiring managers don't skip your application before reading your background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists career consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight your assessment tool fluency
Job postings frequently require hands-on experience with instruments like Strong Interest Inventory, Myers-Briggs, or StrengthsFinder. Name the specific tools you've administered in your resume bullet points, not just vague references to career assessments.
Prepare a client scenario for interviews
Interviewers for career consultant roles almost always ask you to walk through how you'd handle a stuck or resistant client. Prepare one concrete example that shows your intake process, the pivot you made, and the outcome, keeping it under three minutes.
Negotiate scope alongside salary
Career consulting offers vary significantly in caseload size, documentation requirements, and autonomy over methods. Before accepting, ask how many active clients you'd carry and whether you have discretion over which assessments you use, since those factors shape daily workload more than title alone.
Career Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most career consultants?
The companies hiring the most career consultants right now include University of Pittsburgh, State of Maine, and State of New Mexico, with the largest share of openings in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Maine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Outplacement firms, workforce development agencies, and large universities tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many career consultant jobs are remote?
About 33% of career consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the shift toward virtual advising that accelerated after widespread adoption of video coaching platforms. Outplacement consulting and executive coaching roles are the most likely to be fully remote, while campus-based and workforce development positions more often require on-site presence.
How do you become a career consultant?
Start with a degree in counseling, human resources, psychology, or education, then gain direct advising experience through roles in college career centers, staffing firms, or HR departments. Earning a credential like the GCDF or CCMC strengthens your candidacy considerably. Building a portfolio of client outcomes and assessment certifications positions you for roles across corporate, nonprofit, and higher education settings.
Can you get hired as a career consultant without much experience?
Entry-level career consultant roles do exist, particularly in university career centers, AmeriCorps workforce programs, and nonprofit reemployment agencies, where relevant internships or volunteer advising carry real weight. Demonstrating hands-on experience with career assessments, mock interview facilitation, or resume coaching, even in unpaid or academic contexts, compensates for a thin professional history when applying to these roles.
What does the career consultant interview process look like?
Most career consultant interviews include a phone or video screen followed by a competency-based interview that probes your advising philosophy, how you handle resistant clients, and your familiarity with assessment tools. Many employers add a practical component, such as a mock advising session or a case scenario, to evaluate your coaching style and intake process before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to career consultant jobs?
You can find and apply to career consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that fit your background and specialty, then apply directly to each one that matches your experience and target setting.
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