Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

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1. 01Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
2. 02Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
3. 03Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
4. 04Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
5. 05Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
6. 06Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
7. 07Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
8. 08Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
9. 09Refer students to outside counseling services.
10. 10Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
11. 11Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
12. 12Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.

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