Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
£31,720

Average Annual Pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

38

Average Weekly Hours

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2019

2.01%

Unemployment Rate

Labour Force Survey 2020

Future employment projections (Working Futures UK)

Description

Job holders in this unit group give advice on careers or occupations, training courses and related matters, direct school leavers and other job seekers into employment and assess their progress.

Qualifications

Entrants often possess a degree, an approved diploma or equivalent qualification. Professional training towards the Qualification in Careers Guidance consists of a one-year full-time course followed by a one-year probationary period of on-the-job training. NVQs/SVQs in Advice and Guidance at Levels 3 and 4 are available. Those working with young people or vulnerable adults will require CRB clearance.

Typical tasks

  • uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client;
  • advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment;
  • visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers;
  • liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly;
  • organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers;
  • monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties.

Common job titles

Consultant, outplacement
Officer, advisory, careers
Tutor, guidance, graduate
Supervisor, placement
Officer, careers
Officer, abroad, year
Coordinator, education, careers
Teacher, careers
Consultant, careers
Officer, employment (careers service)
Coach, employment
Adviser, personal (careers service)
Consultant, engagement, employer
Adviser, careers
Officer, placement
Broker, employment
Assistant, careers
Counsellor, redundancy
Officer, employment, youth
Coordinator, placement
Counsellor, outplacement

Education background

Destination of Leavers survey, supplied by the Higher Education Statistics.

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Ranked 175th out of 355 careers for highest average pay.

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158/355
Ranked 158th out of 355 careers for the longest hours.

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231/355
Ranked 231st out of 355 careers for highest unemployment rate.

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Top industries: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Working Futures UK

Employment type

Gender breakdown


£590

Female average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

£650

Male average weekly pay

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020

207/350

Gender pay gap ranking

Annual Survey of Hours and Earning 2020


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Gender Pay Gap by Career

Average weekly pay by age and gender: Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Pay change between years

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