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Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists help people make decisions about their careers through training, education and expert advice. Find out more about becoming a careers adviser, why this can be an incredibly rewarding career and how you can qualify for this type of role.
As a careers adviser, you can develop your skills and experience by becoming a manager or supervisor of a team. Eventually, you may progress into a more senior position where you’ll work less with clients and focus more on strategy.
To progress in your career, you’ll need to demonstrate passion and dedication to your line managers. This way, you can get more responsibility, leading to a higher chance of getting promoted.
After several years’ experience, you may prefer to be self-employed, managing clients yourself.
Much of the skills and knowledge you’ll develop will be learned on the job.
However, careers advisers need to keep up to date with any changes in the education sector and job market. Your employer may need you to pass certain courses and undergo training.
You may be asked to join the UK Register of Career Development Professionals to get annual training. You need a Qualification in Careers Development or another qualification at QCF Level 6 or above to be accepted.
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