How do they match: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

  • Employment Coach
  • Employment Coordinator
  • Employment Counselor
  • Employment Specialist
  • Employment Trainer
  • Employment Training Specialist
  • Advisor
  • Academic Advisement Director
  • Academic Advising Director
  • Academic Advisor
  • Career Advisor
  • Educational Adviser
  • FFA Advisor
  • Foreign Student Advisor
  • Future Farmers of America Advisor
  • Guidance Advisor
  • Offender Employment Specialist
  • Student Advisor
  • Student Development Advisor
  • Study Abroad Advisor
  • Teacher Advisor
  • Transition Advisor
  • Vocational Adviser

  • Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.

  • Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
  • Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
  • Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  • Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
  • Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
  • Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.

  • Advise others on social or educational issues.
  • Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.