Accredited Career Practitioners

Personal Details

Careers Advisor: No Image

Name: Jo Oyama
Email: jo.oyama@acsol.co.uk
Serves: Brighton and Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne, Lewes, Central London

Personal Profile

A dedicated, enthusiastic and communicative Careers Adviser with strong interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills. Proven experience in a mentoring and coaching role, with an ability to motivate, challenge & inspire individuals to realize their potential.

Just recently had a baby girl

Professional Information

ACSOL Accredited Careers Advisor

Relevant Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 4 Advice and Guidance qualified
  • BSc Social Policy and Management

Skills & Achievements in Career Guidance

  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills
  • Keen awareness of deadlines and effective time-management strategies
    IT literate, with up-to-date experience using Microsoft XP & Adobe software applications
  • Able to identify & resolve problems resourcefully
  • Exceptional presentation skills
  • Effective planning & organizational abilities
  • First-rate mentoring, soft skills training
  • Ability to do careers assessment using IT software
  • Successfully assisted a wide range of clients into paid employment
  • Knowledge of the current job market in the Sussex and London area
  • Ability to equip clients with the necessary job searching tools

Experience in Career Guidance

Over 8 years experience of working holistically with individuals to overcome and remove careers blocks. Experience in supporting clients with disabilities and health conditions. Good knowledge of the local labour market. Experience of structured initial diagnostic meetings and able to set clear objectives and goals to reach desired job targets. Experience of looking at transferable skills and research on required qualifications. Experience of providing a set programme of coaching and mentoring to a number of employers in the Brighton and Hove area.