At the Careers Adviser?

Careers advisers provide guidance about career choice, employment, training and further education opportunities to clients, including young people and the unemployed. Clients of careers advisers include adults, young people, the unemployed, job-changers and students in colleges and further education.

How do I talk to a careers advisor?

Call 0800 100 900 to speak to an adviser.

What qualifications do you need for a careers advisor?

You can take either a postgraduate diploma or master's degree in career guidance. These courses lead to the Qualification in Career Development. Many people apply to do this course after working in teaching, youth and community work or social services. These courses take 1 year full time or 2 years part time.