Soft Skills Trainer

Role Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Soft Skills Trainer to lead placement readiness programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students. The trainer will design and deliver high-impact sessions that enhance students’ communication, interpersonal, and professional skills, preparing them for campus recruitment and corporate success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver structured modules on:
• Verbal and non-verbal communication
• Group discussions and personal interviews
• Resume writing and LinkedIn optimization
• Presentation skills and professional etiquette
• Workplace behavior and emotional intelligence
• Conduct mock interviews and provide personalized feedback
• Collaborate with placement cell and academic departments to align training with industry expectations
• Mentor students on career readiness, confidence building, and goal setting
• Develop customized content for diverse academic streams and career paths
• Maintain training records, feedback reports, and student progress dashboards

Qualifications

• Graduate/Postgraduate in English, Psychology, HR, Communication, or related fields
• 2 to 3 years of experience in soft skills training, corporate L&D, or student development
• Certification in soft skills, NLP, coaching, or behavioral training preferred
• Proven experience in campus-to-corporate transition programs
• Excellent facilitation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with placement processes and recruiter expectations will be an added advantage

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to engage large student groups and adapt to varied learning styles
• Exposure to digital tools for training delivery and assessment
• Experience working with engineering, management, law, or liberal arts students
• Strong understanding of current employability trends and industry needs