Credit Counselors
O*NET Code: 13-2071.00
Description
Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.
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💼 Also Known As
Accredited Financial CounselorBranch Credit CounselorCertified Consumer Credit and Housing CounselorCertified Credit and Housing CounselorCertified Credit ConsultantCertified Credit CounselorConsumer Credit CounselorCredit AssociateCredit Balance SpecialistCredit Card SpecialistCredit CounselorCredit RepresentativeCredit Review SpecialistCredit Services RepresentativeCredit Services SpecialistCredit SpecialistCredit Support CounselorCredit Support SpecialistDebt and Budget CounselorDebt Counselor
⚡ Skills (18)
Speaking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Active Listening4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Persuasion3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (23)
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Dynamics
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Oracle PeopleSoft
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Chat software
Network conferencing software
0Cooperative Processing Resources DMS Professional Suite
Financial analysis software
0CoreLogic DebtorTrace
Data base user interface and query software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Freddie Mac Loan Prospector
Financial analysis software
0ICCO CreditSoft
Financial analysis software
0Integrant DebtLogic
Financial analysis software
0LexisNexis
Information retrieval or search software
0LexisNexis Accurint
Data base user interface and query software
0Merlin Information Services databases
Data base user interface and query software
0Paragon Financial Services Paragon Financial System
Financial analysis software
0Prime Debt Soft Debt Settlement
Financial analysis software
0Prime Debt Software Credit Repair
Financial analysis software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Financial Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Accountants and Auditors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Credit Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Financial and Investment Analysts
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Personal Financial Advisors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Loan Officers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Tax Preparers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↓1 level)
Rehabilitation Counselors
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Credit Counselors → Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (89% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (16)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 5
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 5
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Persuasion
Current: 3Target: 4
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Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 3
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