How to hire a career development facilitator

How to hire a career development facilitator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step career development facilitator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a career development facilitator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new career development facilitator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The career development facilitator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A career development facilitator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, career development facilitators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents career development facilitator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Career Development Facilitator	Description	Hourly rate
   Career Development Facilitator	Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve their skills and knowledge.	$16-38
   Training Consultant	A training consultant's job is to prepare, evaluate, and execute an organization's employee education programs. Their duties and responsibilities may include developing instructional materials, identifying knowledge and skills gaps, and organizing learning activities... Show more	$18-40
   Corporate Trainer	A corporate trainer is someone who essentially works as a teacher in a corporate setting. Daily duties include training employees with new company systems, skills, and strategies... Show more	$19-39

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Training Programs
   • Training Sessions
   • Training Curriculum
   • Course Content
   • Professional Development Workshops
   • Training Classes
   • Community Resources
   • Development Programs
   • Training Materials
   • Instructional Techniques
   • Public Speaking
   • Leadership Development
   • Blended Learning
   • Career Planning

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage procurement and employment of training aids and devices and ammunition along with require logistical support.
   • Explore, recommend and assist in the implementation of eLearning and interactive web-base instruction.
   • Develop vocational plans, academic advisement, and case management for the TANF population.
   • Develop and deliver training to customers within private and government agencies using eLearning, live and record sessions.
   • Create PowerPoint presentations and conduct orientations.
   • Addressed employability services to result in successful transition to employment, post-secondary education, and adulthood.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your career development facilitator job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A career development facilitator can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, career development facilitators' average salary in west virginia is 51% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level career development facilitators 57% less than senior-level career development facilitators.
   • Certifications. A career development facilitator with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a career development facilitator's salary.

   Average career development facilitator salary

   $53,998yearly

   $25.96 hourly rate

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   Entry-level career development facilitator salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 29, 2025

4. Writing a career development facilitator job description

   A job description for a career development facilitator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a career development facilitator job description:

   Career development facilitator job description example

   We are seeking a full-time Senior Leadership & Professional Development Facilitator in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of instructor led and web based training courses and curriculum to meet the needs of Garmin associates, leaders and business.
   Essential Functions
   
   + Identifies training and development needs and develops and implements client specific solutions where needed, working with Instructional Designer closely to develop high quality training
   
   + Leverages training program certifications and course and curriculum development skills to effectively meet associate and leader professional development needs
   
   + Effectively delivers training to ensure participants are engaged/motivated to master and apply learnings on the job
   
   + Utilizes assessments, 360 feedback, simulations and other tools to build self awareness and emotional intelligence
   
   + Consults on Human Resources and compliance training to apply effective adult learning principles
   
   + Proactively coaches leaders on leadership practices/techniques and develops coaching skills in others
   
   + Assesses business situations and develops goals and training and development strategies to improve business results and performance
   
   + Develops new partnerships and manages relationships with training vendors to maximize value to the organization
   
   + Proactively identifies threats and opportunities and leverages training expertise to design creative solutions which align with business strategy
   
   + Proactively facilitates difficult interactions and conflict resolution among organizational stakeholders, including client groups and executives, to achieve optimal outcomes
   
   + Applies a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities by developing solutions in a timely manner and works collaboratively/professionally with other Garmin associates and provides leadership on cross functional teams to achieve goals
   
   + Exemplifies Garmin's Mission, Vision, Values & Quality Policy and proactively works to improve Garmin's image and culture
   
   Basic Qualifications
   
   + Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related discipline AND a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience OR Master's Degree in HR, Business or related discipline AND a minimum of 6 years relevant work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
   
   + Excellent presentation and delivery skills
   
   + Develops strong relationships based on professional expertise and competence
   
   + Demonstrates the ability to quickly understand organizational culture, leadership style and business operations
   
   + Possesses coaching skills and knowledge of HR practices, processes and programs
   
   + Demonstrates strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the language of business administration and senior leaders
   
   + Possesses certifications for commonly used training programs
   
   + Demonstrates a consistent focus on accountability and achievement of HR strategic/tactical goals with proven track record in delivering high quality solutions on time/within budget
   
   + Demonstrates the ability to assess business situations and recommend suggestions for improving business results through people
   
   Desired Qualifications
   
   + 360 Feedback Certified
   
   + Performance Coach Certified
   
   + Hogan Leadership Certified
   
   Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right career development facilitator for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

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   • Post your career development facilitator job on Zippia to find and recruit career development facilitator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit career development facilitators, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new career development facilitator

   Once you've found the career development facilitator candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new career development facilitator. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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