Available · Dhaka, Bangladesh
Education Counsellor · British Council Certified Agent · UK • AUS • CA • JP

JONAID
BIN SHARIF

Education Counsellor Study Abroad Specialist British Council Certified CSE Graduate Harvard Aspire Leader

I guide students from first conversation to university acceptance covering admissions, visa documentation, and life-changing study abroad decisions across four continents. Counsellor by calling. Engineer by training.

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95%
On-Time Submissions
4+
Destinations Covered
#3
Certifications
3.26
CGPA · CSE
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01 About

Counsellor by calling.
Engineer by training.

Where a technical mind meets a passion for transforming student futures across the globe.

I'm a Computer Science & Engineering graduate who discovered that the most meaningful algorithms are the ones that match the right student to the right university. What started as technical curiosity became a mission: helping students navigate the complex world of international education with clarity, confidence, and care.

At Connect Japan, I manage every stage of the student journey from the first counselling session through to visa approval and pre-departure readiness. My CSE background gives me a genuine edge: I use data-driven strategy and systems thinking to amplify the deeply personal work of student advising.

I'm actively seeking roles with UK, Australian, New Zealand, or Japanese institutions where expert counselling meets measurable admissions impact.

British Council UK Agent & Counsellor
UK higher education pathways, compliance & ethical advising · Feb 2026
Australia Counsellor Trained
AQF pathways, Subclass 500 visa, CRICOS providers · Mar 2026
Canada Counsellor Course
Canadian education system, study permit, immigration pathways · TrainHub ICEF · 2026
Ireland Counsellor Course
Irish higher education, visa requirements, ethical counselling practices · TrainHub ICEF · 2026
B.Sc. Computer Science & Engineering
International Islamic University Chittagong
CGPA 3.26 / 4.00 · Apr 2020 – Dec 2024
95%
On-time application submission rate
7+
Months at Connect Japan
4
Destinations: UK · AU · CA · JP
5
Professional Certifications (2024–2026)
500+
Students Counselled @ Connect Japan
Helping students choose their future destination — JP
Next Chapter
Coming Soon
New Opportunity · 2026
Actively open to UK · AU · NZ · JP institutions
02 Skills

COUNSELLING ARSENAL

A skill set shaped by real student outcomes chosen for empathy, compliance, and measurable recruitment impact.

A complete counsellor toolkit: student guidance · destination expertise · recruitment strategy · ethical advising
Student Counselling
Core Expertise
One-to-one AdvisingNeeds Assessment University SelectionProgram Matching SOP GuidanceScholarship Research Career AlignmentParent Communication
Admissions & Visa
Process Management
Application TrackingDocument Verification UK Student VisaAU Subclass 500 Financial PrepInterview Coaching Pre-departure SupportUCAS
Recruitment & Marketing
Growth Focus
Lead GenerationConversion Optimization Social MediaContent Creation Reels / StoriesKPI Tracking SEO StrategyEvent Representation
Client & Partnerships
Relationship Management
CRMUniversity Partnerships Institutional LiaisonStakeholder Engagement Seminar FacilitationFollow-up Systems
Destination Expertise
UK · AU · CA · IE · NZ · JP
UK Higher EducationUCAS Process Australia CRICOSAQF Pathways Subclass 500 VisaCanada Study Permit Ireland Student VisaJapan COE Process
Professional Competencies
Human-first Advising
Active ListeningEthical Advising Strategic Decision-makingCross-cultural Comm. LeadershipEmpathy
03 Case Studies

REAL STUDENTS.
REAL IMPACT.

Counselling outcomes and strategic programmes delivered serving students across four international destinations.

Study Abroad Counselling · Connect Japan
Active Programme

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADMISSION PIPELINE

Connect Japan · End-to-End Student Journey Management

Managed the complete lifecycle of international student admissions from first inquiry to pre-departure orientation for students targeting Japan, UK, Europe, and broader Asia. Built and maintained an organized pipeline that consistently delivered on-time submissions and successful university placements.

  • Conducted one-to-one counselling sessions assessing academic background, financial capacity, and career goals to match students with the right university and program.
  • Managed complete admissions process: document verification, SOP guidance, university submission, and application tracking for each student.
  • Guided students through visa documentation, financial preparation, and interview coaching for UK, Japan, and European destinations.
  • Maintained structured communication with students, parents, and partner institutions throughout the admissions lifecycle.
  • Built strong, long-term student relationships through clear guidance and reliable counselling support resulting in referral-driven inquiries.
UK AdmissionsJapan Student VisaSOP Writing Document VerificationCRM Follow-upsPre-departure Prep
95%
On-time Submissions
4+
Destinations Covered
UK · JP · AU · EU
Placements Achieved
Multiple students
Social Media Growth
Posts · Reels · Stories
Professional Leadership · Harvard Business School
Completed · 2024

HARVARD ASPIRE LEADERS PROGRAM

Harvard Business School · Strategic Leadership & Ethical Advising

Completed a highly selective, globally distributed professional development program using Harvard Business School's world-renowned case study methodology. Applied learnings directly to student counselling practice, institutional communication, and ethical advising standards.

  • Mastered strategic decision-making frameworks applicable to student counselling, institutional partnership, and educational leadership.
  • Enhanced leadership, communication, and ethical advising competencies through intensive case analysis and peer collaboration.
  • Participated in global workshops emphasizing client-centric approaches and professional stakeholder relationship building.
  • Developed a service-first philosophy that now underpins every student interaction and counselling session.
HBS Case MethodologyStrategic LeadershipEthical Advising Stakeholder ManagementGlobal Collaboration
Global Program
Remote · HBS
7mo
Program Duration
Feb–Sep 2024
Institution
Harvard University
04 Experience

CAREER TIMELINE

CONNECT JAPAN
One of Bangladesh's leading study-abroad agencies specializing in Japan, UK, and Asia-Pacific destinations providing end-to-end student counselling, admissions management, and pre-departure support.
7+ Months
Sep 2025 – Present
September 2025 – Present
Marketing, Sales & Student Support
Connect Japan — Study Abroad in Japan · Uttara, Dhaka
Student Counsellor Current Social Media
  • Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions for international programs — assessing academic background, financial capacity, and career goals for students targeting Japan, UK, Europe, and Asia.
  • Manage complete admission process: document verification, SOP guidance, university submission, and application tracking with a 95% on-time rate.
  • Support students with visa documentation, financial preparation, and interview readiness for international destinations.
  • Maintain structured communication with students, parents, and partner institutions throughout the admissions lifecycle.
  • Create and manage social media content — posts, reels, stories — driving measurable increase in student inquiries.
  • Represent Connect Japan at seminars and external events, contributing to weekly KPI targets through lead follow-ups.
Key Achievement

Achieved 95% on-time application submission rate through organized tracking systems. Successfully assisted multiple students in securing international university admissions while building strong referral relationships.

January 2024 – April 2025
Research Internship — Machine Learning
Mahdy Research Academy · Dhaka
Machine Learning Deep Learning
  • Applied ML algorithms — Random Forests, MLPs, CNNs — to research problems with real-world datasets.
  • Performed data preprocessing, model selection, bias-variance analysis, and systematic error analysis.
  • Built practical understanding of deep learning: convolution, kernels, and backpropagation for training models.
05 Education

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

A solid CS foundation paired with a passion for people, education, and global opportunity from day one.

B.Sc. in Computer Science & Engineering
International Islamic University Chittagong
April 2020 – December 2024
CGPA 3.26 / 4.00
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) — Science
Chittagong Model School and College
June 2016 – August 2018
GPA 3.17 / 5.00
Secondary School Certificate (SSC) — Science
Daulatpur Multilateral High School
February 2011 – June 2016
GPA 5.00 / 5.00
06 Certifications & Achievements

ACHIEVEMENTS &
AWARDS

Certified expertise and professional recognition internationally verified and actively applied.

British Council UK Agent & Counsellor
Feb 2026 · British Council
In-depth knowledge of UK higher education pathways, compliance standards, ethical student counselling practices, and visa guidance for international students.
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Australia Counsellor Training
Mar 2026 · Official AU Training
Australian education system, CRICOS providers, AQF pathways, Subclass 500 visa requirements, and complete pre-departure preparation guidance.
View on TrainHub
Aspire Leaders Program
Feb–Sep 2024 · Harvard Business School
Completed HBS case study methodology program focused on strategic decision-making, leadership, mentoring, and service professionalism.
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Canada Counsellor Course
2026 · TrainHub — ICEF Certified
Canadian post-secondary education system, study permit process, immigration pathways, and student recruitment best practices for international counsellors.
View on TrainHub
Ireland Counsellor Course
2026 · TrainHub — ICEF Certified
Irish higher education landscape, visa and immigration requirements, institution profiles, and ethical counselling practices for students targeting Ireland.
View on TrainHub
Foundations of Project Management
Jun 2024 · Google / Coursera
Project management skills, roles, responsibilities, and organizational culture applicable across international education environments.
View on Coursera

LET'S OPEN DOORS
FOR YOUR STUDENTS.

Looking for a counsellor who combines genuine student empathy with data-driven admissions strategy? Whether you're a UK institution, an Australian university, or a study-abroad agency — my inbox is always open.

"Every student deserves guidance that sees their full potential — not just their grades."
— JONAID BIN SHARIF · EDUCATION COUNSELLOR
Currently Open To
  • Education Counsellor — UK / AU / NZ institutions
  • International student recruitment roles
  • Study-abroad agency partnerships
  • Admissions & digital marketing hybrid roles
  • Remote or willing to relocate