Career guidance advisors provide guidance and advice to adults and students on making educational, training and occupational choices and assist people in managing their careers, through career planning and career exploration. They help identify options for future careers, assist beneficiaries in the development of their curriculum and help people reflect on their ambitions, interests and qualifications. Career guidance advisors may provide advice on various career planning issues and make suggestions for lifelong learning if necessary, including study recommendations. They may also assist the individual in the search for a job or provide guidance and advice to prepare a candidate for recognition of prior learning.
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Various evaluation techniques, theories, and tools applicable in the assessment of students, participants in a programme, and employees. Different assessment strategies such as initial, formative, summative and self- assessment are used for varying purposes.
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
The goals identified in curricula and defined learning outcomes.
The governmental policies concerning educational curricula and the approved curricula from specific educational institutions.
Job opportunities available on the labour market, depending on the economic field concerned.
The trends, functioning, and fluctuations of the labour market, career options, wages, unions, working population and the supply and demand of certain professions in a sector.
Follow established procedures which prevent errors in the conception and implementation of an assessment.
Help students or adults in their search to find a profession by identifying career options, building a curriculum vitae, preparing them for job interviews, and locating job vacancies.
Evaluate the candidates’ vocational competences, skills and knowledge through tests, interviews, simulations, and evidence of prior learning according to a pre-defined standard or procedure. Formulate summative statements of the displayed competences in comparison to set expectations.
Help clients determine what they want to do with their lives and assist in setting personal and professional goals, by prioritising and planning the steps necessary to reach these goals.
Support and encourage the clients to analyse and be aware of some aspects in their life that may have been distressing or impossible to tackle so far.
Improve the chances of individuals to find a job, by teaching the required qualifications and interpersonal skills, through training and development programs, workshops or employment projects.
Recognize ones own and other people`s emotions, distinguish correctly between them and observing how they can influence one`s environment and social interaction and what can be done about it.
Provide information to parents and students concerning tuition fees, student loans and financial support services.
Work with a variety of target groups based on age, gender and disability.
Provide information on possible training options or qualifications and available funding resources, depending on the needs and educational background of the individual.
Actively help clients to improve their strengths and confidence. Propose courses and workshops or coach them yourself.
Assist and guide clients to overcome their personal, social, or psychological issues.
Keep track of clients' achievements by reporting on their progress. Monitor whether goals are reached and barriers or setbacks overcome. If not, consult with clients about their issues and offer new approaches.
Identify the areas in which the client may require aid and investigate the possibilities for meeting those needs.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
File and organise professional administration documents comprehensively, keep customer records, fill in forms or log books and prepare documents about company-related matter.
Monitor the changes in educational policies, methodologies and research by reviewing relevant literature and liaising with education officials and institutions.
Advise beneficiaries on future career options through counselling and, potentially, through career testing and evaluation.
Provide information on the different lessons and fields of study offered by educational institutions such as universities and secondary schools, as well as the study requirements and employment prospects.
The process candidates must complete in order to obtain an academic or professional position, including the techniques that will enhance their chances.
The discipline of project management, the activities which comprise this area and the variables implied in it, such as time, resources, requirements, deadlines, and responding to unexpected events.
The inner workings of a university, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
Instruction targeted at adult students, both in a recreational and in an academic context, for self-improvement purposes, or to better equip the students for the labour market.
The area of law and legislation that concerns education policies and the people working in the sector in an (inter)national context, such as teachers, students, and administrators.
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Self-evaluation and reflection processes based on 360-degree feedback from subordinates, colleagues, and supervisors that support personal and professional growth.
The various psychological counselling, training and coaching methods for persons of all ages, groups and organizations considering medical aspects.
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
Evaluate the candidates’ vocational competences, skills and knowledge through tests, interviews, simulations, and evidence of prior learning according to a pre-defined standard or procedure. Formulate summative statements of the displayed competences in comparison to set expectations.
Organise events such as group presentation or educational fair in order to provide information about study and career possibilities to a large audience.
Evaluate students’ preliminary learning experiences, including academic progress, achievements, course knowledge, and skills through assignments, tests, and examinations.
Establish a sustainable network of useful and productive educational partnerships to explore business opportunities and collaborations, as well as stay current about trends in education and topics relevant to the organisation. Networks should ideally be developed on a local, regional, national and international scale.
Be aware of the structure of a professional career, including instruction, professional performance, and professional transition. Assess the current stage of your career and possible trends based on your age, professional background, achievements etc. Be aware of the reality of professional transition, instruction, financial and advice needs.
Communicate about youth's behaviour and welfare with parents, schools and other people in charge of the youth's upbringing and education.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.
Communicate with teachers or other professionals working in education in order to identify needs and areas of improvement in education systems, and to establish a collaborative relationship.
Provide assistance to students with educational, career-related or personal issues such as course selection, school adjustment en social integration, career exploration and planning, and family problems.
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
Reach out to and meet up with people in a professional context. Find common ground and use your contacts for mutual benefit. Keep track of the people in your personal professional network and stay up to date on their activities.
Stimulate students to appreciate their own achievements and actions to nurture confidence and educational growth.
Identify the needs of students, organisations and companies in terms of provision of education in order to aid in the development of curricula and education policies.
Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery, profile, means and problem.
Communicate with the school staff such as teachers, teaching assistants, academic advisors, and the principal on issues relating to students' well-being. In the context of a university, liaise with the technical and research staff to discuss research projects and courses-related matters.
Organise group sessions for job seekers to teach them application techniques and to help them optimise their résumés and improve their interviewing skills.
Fill education gaps by organising projects and activities that help people to grow academically, socially or emotionally.
Supervise and potentially organise educational or recreational activities for the students outside of mandatory classes.
Carry out psychological and educational tests on the personal interests, personality, cognitive capabilities, or language or mathematic skills of a student.
Present information on the educational and support services of a school or university to students and their parents, such as career guidance services or offered courses.
Advise clients in different personal or professional matters.
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.