Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors
Code: 21-1012.00Median Annual Salary
Competitive / Variable
Sector & location dependent
Preparation & Education
Standard Educational Pathways
Job Zone N/A
Industry Outlook
Stable Growth
Active demand across the UK workforce
Role Overview & What They Do
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Academic Advisor
Academic Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Career Counselor
College Counselor
Elementary School Counselor
Guidance Counselor
School Counselor
Student Services Coordinator
Vocational Counselor
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Data base user interface and query software
Blackboard software
Microsoft Access
Analytical or scientific software
ACT WorkKeys
Counseling software
Computer based training software
Moodle
Schoology
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
talking to others
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Social
understanding people's reactions
looking for ways to help people
Business
customer service
administrative services
Arts and Humanities
English language
Health
therapy and counseling
Education and Training
teaching and course design
Verbal
communicate by speaking
listen and understand what people say
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
notice when problems happen
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Social
People interested in this work like activities that include helping people, teaching, and talking.
Key Work Styles:
Optimism
Sincerity
Empathy
Self-Control
Social Orientation
Cooperation
Frequently Asked Questions About Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors
Salaries for a Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors vary depending on regional demand across the UK, industry sector, relevant technical certifications, and years of experience.
Most employers hiring for a Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors in the UK require a combination of relevant educational qualifications, technical certifications, or demonstrative on-the-job vocational experience.
Essential skills and tooling for a Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors include: Blackboard software, Microsoft Access, ACT WorkKeys, Counseling software, Moodle, Schoology. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
The UK job market maintains steady employment demand for qualified Educational, Guidance, & Career Counselors & Advisors professionals across diverse sectors.
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Salary Distribution
Salaries vary depending on region, certifications, and years of experience.
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