Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists
What they do most days?
Monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties.
Organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers.
Liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly.
Visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers.
Advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment.
Uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client.
Hard Skills
Hard skills are specific, learnable, measurable, often industry or occupation-specific abilities related to a position.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.
Soft Skills
Soft skills can be self-taught and usually do not necessitate a certain completed level of education.
Skills are ranked based on the number of job adverts that list them as required skills.