Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
O*NET Code: 21-1012.00
Education Level
Zone 5 - Extensive Prep
Master's/Doctoral degree
Description
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
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💼 Also Known As
Academic AdvisorAcademic CounselorAdmissions CounselorAdult School CounselorAdvisorArticulation OfficerAssessment SpecialistCareer AdvisorCareer CoachCareer ConsultantCareer CoordinatorCareer CounselorCareer DeveloperCareer Development ConsultantCareer Development CounselorCareer Development FacilitatorCareer Development SpecialistCareer Guidance CounselorCareer Services CoordinatorCareer Technical Counselor
⚡ Skills (19)
Active Listening4/100
Speaking4/100
Social Perceptiveness4/100
Service Orientation4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Writing4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Active Learning4/100
Learning Strategies4/100
Monitoring4/100
+ 9 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
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🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors → Healthcare Social Workers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (95% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (18)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Social Perceptiveness
Current: 4Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Service Orientation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 4Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Persuasion
Current: 4Target: 3
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Learning Strategies
Current: 4Target: 3
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Negotiation
Current: 3Target: 3
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