Is being a career or school counsellor a good fit for you?
Advises students on school, study and career choices, and helps them plan what to do next.
What the work involves
- Keeps accurate and complete student records as required by law and school policy.
- Counsels students on course choices, timetables, settling in, absences, study habits and career planning.
- Helps students through a crisis when difficult situations happen at school.
- Counsels individuals and groups to understand and overcome personal, social or behaviour problems affecting study or work.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be helping, organising and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a career or school counsellor is one of yours.
Free. About 15 minutes. No account.