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Is being a credit counsellor a good fit for you?

Helps people and organisations manage debt. Explains loan rules and helps them plan how to pay what they owe.

What the work involves

  • Creates debt plans, spending plans or budgets to help clients reach their money goals.
  • Reviews clients' income, assets, debts, spending and credit reports to understand their situation.
  • Works out how much monthly income clients have to pay debts.
  • Advises clients on money questions in person, by phone, email or online chat.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising, helping and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingSome. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

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.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

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

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