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Zaira Zaman

Zaira Zaman

Immigration Assistant
Watford ,LONDON UK

Summary

Accomplished career advisor with extensive expertise in mentoring, career assessment, and educational programme designing. Demonstrates exceptional adaptability to client needs and attention to detail. Proficient in one-to-one counselling, workshop facilitation, and public speaking. Skilled in job search strategies, education planning, and providing emotional support. Experienced in programme management, application coordination, and organising career events. Committed to fostering professional growth and development through tailored guidance and support.

Personable Career Guidance Advisor with experience delivering helpful, informative learning programmes. Assists career planning with knowledgeable, personalised advice. Builds rapport quickly to identify individual needs and tailor guidance to suit.

Offering strong communication and interpersonal skills, with background in guiding individuals towards their career goals. Knowledgeable about active listening, empathy, and problem-solving, which are essential for supporting clients. Ready to use and develop skills in career assessment, goal setting, and mentoring in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Career counsellor

AZ COUNSELLORS LTD
WATFORD UNITED KINGDOM
04.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced individual employability skills with tailored coaching sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers for the integration of careers education into curriculum.
  • Implemented a follow-up system for tracking student progress post-counselling.
  • Delivered engaging presentations on employability skills and market trends.
  • Streamlined processes within the careers department, improving efficiency.
  • Attended job fairs and visited classrooms to provide a wide range of information to prospective job seekers.
  • Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
  • Provided tailored career advice and pastoral care based on thorough customer consultation and assessment.
  • Provided one-to-one coaching sessions to identify relevant training opportunities.
  • Implemented improved staff development initiatives for maximised employee retention.
  • Led staff satisfaction surveys to identify improvement areas and implement strategic solutions.
  • Evaluated company performance reports to identify personnel inefficiencies.

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITER

CONSULTANCY POINT LTD
MOKA, MAURITIUS
01.2015 - 03.2025
  • Managed high-volume of candidates during peak recruitment seasons, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Ensured compliance with employment laws, maintaining company integrity.
  • Collaborated on team projects whilst working independently when necessary, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
  • Met tight deadlines under pressure to expedite recruitment process.
  • Analysed applicants' credentials to ensure exemplary employees.
  • Developed detailed job descriptions to attract top talent.
  • Attended networking events, broadening professional connections within the industry.
  • Briefed candidates about responsibilities, salary and job benefits.
  • Worked towards exceeding targets agreed on with clients regarding number of candidates placed.
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.
  • Negotiated candidate salaries and prepared employment contracts.

VISA PROCESSING CLERK

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION AND STUDENT COUNSELLING
QUATRE BORNES, MAURITIUS
05.2008 - 12.2014
  • Verified document details for accurate data entry into the system.
  • Updated database regularly to keep all information current and accurate.
  • Oversaw inventory of stationery supplies, making sure adequate stock levels were maintained.
  • Sorted mail for speedy delivery to respective departments.
  • Dispatched mails promptly, ensuring effective communication between parties involved.
  • Operated office equipment to aid in document preparation and distribution.
  • Transcribed or scanned data to create new files.
  • Gathered information, created charts and produced reports for staff.
  • Reviewed documents for staff to proofread for errors, correct formatting and verify factual information.

Education

TRAINED COUNSELOR - EDUCATION CONSULTANT

ICEF
BONN GERMANY
01.2016 - 10.2016

CANADA COURSE FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENTS - EDUCATION CONSULTANT

ICEF / CAPSI/CANADIAN CONSORTITIUM FOR INTL
VANCOUVER CANADA
01.2017 - 02.2018

A-Levels - GENERAL EDUCATION

MUSLIM GIRLS COLLEGE
PORT LOUIS
01.1999 - 11.2005

Skills

  • Mentoring expertise
  • Career assessment
  • Educational programme designing
  • Adaptability to client needs
  • Attention to Detail
  • One-to-one counselling
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Professional demeanour
  • Job search strategies
  • Education planning
  • Emotional support
  • Programme management
  • Public speaking
  • Application coordination
  • Career event organising

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
French
Fluent
Urdu
Advanced (C1)

Timeline

Career counsellor

AZ COUNSELLORS LTD
04.2024 - Current

CANADA COURSE FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENTS - EDUCATION CONSULTANT

ICEF / CAPSI/CANADIAN CONSORTITIUM FOR INTL
01.2017 - 02.2018

TRAINED COUNSELOR - EDUCATION CONSULTANT

ICEF
01.2016 - 10.2016

INTERNATIONAL RECRUITER

CONSULTANCY POINT LTD
01.2015 - 03.2025

VISA PROCESSING CLERK

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION AND STUDENT COUNSELLING
05.2008 - 12.2014

A-Levels - GENERAL EDUCATION

MUSLIM GIRLS COLLEGE
01.1999 - 11.2005
Zaira ZamanImmigration Assistant