Career Counsellor performs a range of duties, including helping Students determine their talents, values, preferences, and goals. They may do this by performing assessments, administering personality tests, interviewing clients, and using interest inventories.
Duties may also include:
Administer personality and interest inventories
Advise students about what courses and educational programs they need for particular careers
Aid clients in the job search process by teaching them where to look for open positions and connecting them with job search resources
Counsel clients who are considering a career change
Evaluate clients' educational and work backgrounds in order to help them determine what they need to do next to achieve their goals
Help clients select the right schools or programs for their needs
Help students locate sources of financial support to pay for school and other training programs
Teach job-search skills such as interviewing, resume writing, and networking and help clients practice them
Use achievement tests and aptitude tests to help clients get a better idea of what they're good at