Careers adviser or vocational guidance specialist - job market

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.

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Who are the top employers of careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists?

Careers advisers mostly work with young people at school, college and university as well as adults who are unemployed, disabled or mentally unwell.

Your options are varied but potential employers could include:
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Community centres
  • Job centres
  • Libraries
  • Housing associations

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