Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Tasks Include:
- Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
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The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
Projections Quick View:
Virginia: +14.8%
National: +9.6%
Education
Master's Degree
Job Zone:
Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Income Range:
Highest ($50,000 and up)
Median Earnings:
National
$60,140.00
State
$62,440.00
Regional
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Description
Career Cluster: | Education & Training |
Advise and assist students and provide educational and vocational guidance services.
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Education
Required Level of Education
- Master's Degree = 92.93%
- High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 6.27%
- Bachelor's Degree = 0.32%
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Baccalaureate degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees carrying the title of Master. = 0.29%
- Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level. = 0.19%
Related Work Experience
- None = 27.52%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 24.53%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 23.96%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 12.90%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 11.10%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
- None = 28.36%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 19.99%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 16.88%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 16.21%
- Up to and including 1 month = 14.82%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 3.63%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.11%
On-the-Job Training
- Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 23.83%
- Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 23.30%
- None or short demonstration = 19.10%
- Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 15.80%
- Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 11.96%
- Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 5.91%
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 0.11%
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Tasks
Core Tasks Include:
- Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
- Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
- Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
- Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
- Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
- Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
- Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
- Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
- Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
- Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
- Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
- Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
- Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
- Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
- Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
- Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
- Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
- Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
- Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
Supplemental Tasks Include:
- Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
- Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
- Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
- Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
- Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
- Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
- Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
- Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
- Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
- Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
- Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Tools and Technology
Tools Include:
- Digital voice recorders (Audio recorders)
- Desktop computers
- Digital video disk players or recorders (Digital video disk DVD players)
- Notebook computers (Laptop computers)
- Liquid crystal display projector (Liquid crystal display LCD projectors)
- Overhead projectors (Overhead display projectors)
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers (Personal digital assistants PDA)
- Photocopiers (Photocopying equipment)
- Liquid crystal display projector (Projection equipment)
- Video cassette players or recorders (Video cassette recorders VCR)
- Digital camcorders or video cameras (Video recorders)
- Videoconferencing systems (Videoconferencing equipment)
- Instant messaging platform (Yahoo! Messenger)
Technologies Include:
- Analytical or scientific software
- ACT WorkKeys
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Epi Info
- Computerized diagnostic programs
- Computerized statistical packages
- Computerized testing programs
- Counseling software
- Customer relationship management CRM software
- Athena Software Penelope Case Management
- Data base user interface and query software
- ACT Discover
- Naviance Succeed
- Career decision-making programs
- Career Zone
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC WONDER
- Coin Educational Products Climb K-5 Online
- Coin Educational Products Coin Jr.
- Computer-assisted career guidance software
- Microsoft Access
- Database application software
- O*NET OnLine
- Student information systems SIS
- Desktop publishing software
- Microsoft Publisher
- Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Email software
- Yahoo! Email
- Graphics or photo imaging software
- Adobe Systems Adobe Photoshop software
- Instant messaging software
- Instant messaging software
- Internet browser software
- Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Web browser software
- Network conferencing software
- Chat software
- Network monitoring software
- Computer-assisted live supervision
- Office suite software
- Microsoft Office software
- Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Project management software
- Palm Pal Transana
- Productivity software
- Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
- EZAnalyze
- Web page creation and editing software
- Web page design and editing software
- Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
- Word processing software
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Special Requirements
Endorsement requirement for a School Counselor Pre-K - 12th Grade
For More Information, Contact:
Virginia Department Of Education
P. O. Box 2120
Richmond, VA 23218
Phone: 800.292.3820
http://www.pen.k12.va.us/VDOE
Virginia Counselor's Association
317 Brook Park Place
Forest, VA 24551
Phone: 800.225.8103
http://www.vcacounselors.org
[email protected]
Virginia School Counselor Association
http://www.vsca.org/
[email protected]
American School Counselor Association
1101 King Street, Suite 625,
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703.683.2722
http://www.schoolcounselor.org/
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
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Additional Resources
For general information about counseling, as well as information on specialties such as school, college, mental, health, rehabilitation, multicultural, career, marriage and family, and gerontological counseling, contact:
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22304-3300
http://www.counseling.org
For information on accredited counseling and related training programs, contact:
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
American Counseling Association
5999 Stevenson Ave.
4th floor
Alexandria, VA 22304
http://www.cacrep.org/
For information on national certification requirements for counselors, contact:
National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc.
3 Terrace Way
Suite D
Greensboro, NC 27403-3660
http://www.nbcc.org
For information on certification requirements for rehabilitation counselors and a list of accredited rehabilitation education programs, contact:
Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
1835 Rohlwing Rd.
Suite E
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
The data sources for the information displayed here include: Virginia Career VIEW Research. (Using onet28)
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Knowledge
% | Subject | Description |
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96.25 | Therapy and Counseling | Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
79.75 | Psychology | Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
74.75 | Education and Training | Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
74.50 | English Language | Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
62.25 | Administrative | Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology. |
61.00 | Customer and Personal Service | Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
59.50 | Sociology and Anthropology | Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Skills
% | Subject | Description |
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84.50 | Active Listening | Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
81.25 | Speaking | Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
81.25 | Social Perceptiveness | Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
78.00 | Reading Comprehension | Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. |
78.00 | Service Orientation | Actively looking for ways to help people. |
75.00 | Writing | Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. |
75.00 | Critical Thinking | Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. |
72.00 | Judgment and Decision Making | Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
72.00 | Active Learning | Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
72.00 | Coordination | Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
72.00 | Persuasion | Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. |
72.00 | Instructing | Teaching others how to do something. |
72.00 | Complex Problem Solving | Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
68.75 | Learning Strategies | Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
68.75 | Monitoring | Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
68.75 | Negotiation | Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. |
59.50 | Time Management | Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
56.25 | Systems Analysis | Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes. |
53.00 | Systems Evaluation | Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system. |
50.00 | Management of Personnel Resources | Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Abilities
% | Subject | Description |
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81.25 | Oral Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
78.00 | Oral Comprehension | The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
78.00 | Written Comprehension | The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. |
78.00 | Problem Sensitivity | The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem. |
75.00 | Written Expression | The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. |
72.00 | Deductive Reasoning | The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
72.00 | Inductive Reasoning | The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events). |
72.00 | Speech Clarity | The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
62.50 | Fluency of Ideas | The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity). |
59.50 | Information Ordering | The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
59.50 | Speech Recognition | The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
56.25 | Originality | The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem. |
56.25 | Near Vision | The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
56.25 | Selective Attention | The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
50.00 | Category Flexibility | The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Activities
% | Subject | Description |
---|---|---|
88.50 | Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships | Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
88.50 | Assisting and Caring for Others | Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
88.00 | Getting Information | Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
87.00 | Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates | Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
83.25 | Making Decisions and Solving Problems | Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
81.75 | Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work | Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
80.75 | Working with Computers | Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
78.50 | Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others | Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
77.50 | Documenting/Recording Information | Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
77.00 | Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge | Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
77.00 | Providing Consultation and Advice to Others | Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
76.75 | Developing Objectives and Strategies | Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
75.50 | Coaching and Developing Others | Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
75.00 | Scheduling Work and Activities | Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
75.00 | Training and Teaching Others | Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
74.75 | Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others | Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
73.75 | Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events | Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
72.50 | Communicating with People Outside the Organization | Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
71.75 | Performing for or Working Directly with the Public | Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
70.00 | Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People | Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
69.00 | Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards | Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
66.00 | Thinking Creatively | Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
63.50 | Developing and Building Teams | Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
62.50 | Analyzing Data or Information | Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
59.50 | Performing Administrative Activities | Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
58.25 | Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings | Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
56.75 | Processing Information | Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
54.75 | Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates | Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
54.00 | Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others | Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Styles
% | Subject | Description |
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98.75 | Concern for Others | Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
97.50 | Integrity | Job requires being honest and ethical. |
97.00 | Cooperation | Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
94.50 | Dependability | Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
94.00 | Social Orientation | Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. |
93.75 | Self-Control | Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
92.00 | Adaptability/Flexibility | Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
89.50 | Stress Tolerance | Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations. |
89.50 | Independence | Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
89.00 | Attention to Detail | Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
86.75 | Leadership | Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. |
86.25 | Initiative | Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
78.75 | Persistence | Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles. |
77.50 | Analytical Thinking | Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
73.00 | Achievement/Effort | Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
71.00 | Innovation | Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Values
% | Subject | Description |
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100.00 | Relationships | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. |
72.17 | Achievement | Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. |
66.67 | Working Conditions | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. |
61.17 | Recognition | Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. |
61.17 | Independence | Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Work Context
% | Subject | Description |
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100.00 | Electronic Mail | How often do you use electronic mail in this job? |
99.80 | Face-to-Face Discussions | How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job? |
98.80 | Contact With Others | How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it? |
98.20 | Indoors, Environmentally Controlled | How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions? |
96.80 | Work With Work Group or Team | How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job? |
96.00 | Telephone | How often do you have telephone conversations in this job? |
88.60 | Frequency of Conflict Situations | How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job? |
87.40 | Coordinate or Lead Others | How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job? |
85.40 | Structured versus Unstructured Work | To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals? |
84.40 | Freedom to Make Decisions | How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer? |
84.20 | Frequency of Decision Making | How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization? |
80.80 | Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People | How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? |
79.20 | Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results | What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer? |
73.60 | Letters and Memos | How often does the job require written letters and memos? |
73.00 | Deal With External Customers | How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job? |
72.60 | Time Pressure | How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines? |
71.40 | Physical Proximity | To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people? |
70.80 | Public Speaking | How often do you have to perform public speaking in this job? |
68.20 | Spend Time Sitting | How much does this job require sitting? |
62.60 | Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable | How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable? |
58.00 | Importance of Being Exact or Accurate | How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? |
57.40 | Responsible for Others' Health and Safety | How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job? |
57.00 | Deal With Physically Aggressive People | How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals? |
56.20 | Level of Competition | To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures? |
55.00 | Spend Time Standing | How much does this job require standing? |
54.40 | Consequence of Error | How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? |
51.40 | Spend Time Walking and Running | How much does this job require walking and running? |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
- Overall Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Job Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
- Examples
- These occupations often involve coordinating, training, supervising, or managing the activities of others to accomplish goals. Very advanced communication and organizational skills are required. Examples include pharmacists, lawyers, astronomers, biologists, clergy, physician assistants, and veterinarians.
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™. (Using onet28)
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Earnings Benefits*
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
---|---|---|---|
United States | $38,280.00 | $60,140.00 | $76,590.00 |
Virginia | $43,310.00 | $62,440.00 | $79,710.00 |
Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
Alexandria/Arlington | $53,650.78 | $73,898.19 | $101,997.22 |
Bay Consortium | $52,619.61 | $75,520.23 | $86,282.58 |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $44,885.34 | $60,351.80 | $69,045.58 |
Central VA/Region2000 | $43,484.49 | $52,367.27 | $64,521.12 |
Crater Area | $50,850.11 | $61,178.40 | $70,857.65 |
Greater Peninsula | $46,658.99 | $59,730.82 | $69,165.00 |
Hampton Roads | $48,208.33 | $67,437.05 | $78,421.62 |
New River/Mt. Rogers | $42,868.70 | $54,574.98 | $65,464.02 |
Northern Virginia | $52,357.92 | $79,880.62 | $105,627.59 |
Piedmont Workforce | $48,760.78 | $63,899.10 | $76,003.10 |
Shenandoah Valley | No Data | No Data | No Data |
South Central | $44,518.77 | $53,945.69 | $64,552.27 |
Southwestern Virginia | $44,621.58 | $62,831.58 | $71,112.07 |
West Piedmont | $46,351.61 | $56,787.89 | $64,743.34 |
Western Virginia | $45,935.20 | $60,512.76 | $81,586.77 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Employment Projections
Current | Projected | % Change | |
---|---|---|---|
United States | 336,000 | 368,400 | +9.6% |
Virginia | 6,867 | 7,881 | +14.8% |
Region | Current* | Projected | % Change |
Alexandria/Arlington | 276 | 340 | +23.2% |
Bay Consortium | 208 | 259 | +24.5% |
Capital Region Workforce Partnership | 779 | 961 | +23.4% |
Central VA/Region2000 | 128 | 141 | +10.2% |
Crater Area | No Data | No Data | No Data |
Greater Peninsula | 427 | 502 | +17.6% |
Hampton Roads | 897 | 1,053 | +17.4% |
New River/Mt. Rogers | 228 | 255 | +11.8% |
Northern Virginia | 1,953 | 2,462 | +26.1% |
Piedmont Workforce | 527 | 638 | +21.1% |
Shenandoah Valley | 444 | 534 | +20.3% |
South Central | 110 | 118 | +7.3% |
Southwestern Virginia | 118 | 116 | -1.7% |
West Piedmont | 119 | 130 | +9.2% |
Western Virginia | 216 | 248 | +14.8% |
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet28)
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Titles
- Academic Advisement Director
- Academic Adviser
- Academic Advising Director
- Academic Advisor
- Academic Coordinator
- Academic Counselor
- Admissions Advisor
- Admissions Counselor
- Admissions Director
- Adolescent Counselor
- Adult Education Teacher
- Adult School Counselor
- Adviser
- Advisor
- Articulation Officer
- Assessment Coordinator
- Assessment Specialist
- Career Advisor
- Career Center Director
- Career Coach
- Career Consultant
- Career Coordinator
- Career Counselor
- Career Developer
- Career Development Consultant
- Career Development Counselor
- Career Development Director
- Career Development Facilitator
- Career Development Specialist
- Career Guidance Counselor
- Career Services Coordinator
- Career Services Director
- Career Technical Counselor
- Career Transition Specialist
- Child Guidance Counselor
- College Counselor
- College Recruiter
- Comprehensive Advisor
- Cooperative Education Director
- Counseling Department Chair
- Counseling Director
- Counselor
- Counselor Supervisor
- Curriculum Counselor
- Dean
- Dean of Student Services
- Dean of Students
- Director Career Services
- Director of Counseling
- Director of Guidance
- Director of Guidance in Public Schools
- Director of Vocational Guidance
- Disability Services Coordinator
- Education Counselor
- Educational Adviser
- Educational Advisor
- Educational Director
- Educator
- Elementary School Counselor
- Employment Case Manager
- Employment Coach
- Employment Coordinator
- Employment Counselor
- Employment Trainer
- Employment Training Specialist
- Enrollment Counselor
- Extension Course Counselor
- Financial Aid Counselor
- Financial Aid Director
- Foreign Student Adviser
- Future Farmers of America Advisor (FFA Advisor)
- Guidance Adviser
- Guidance Counselor
- Guidance Director
- Guidance Services Coordinator
- High School Counselor
- High School Guidance Counselor
- Housing and Residence Life Director
- International Student Counselor
- Internship Coordinator
- Job Coach
- Job Developer
- Job Placement Counselor
- Learning Specialist
- Life Skills Coach
- Mental Health Counselor
- Middle School Counselor
- Nurses' Association Counselor
- Offender Employment Specialist (OES)
- Offender Job Retention Specialist
- Offender Workforce Development Program Manager (OWDPM)
- Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS)
- Outplacement Consultant
- Placement Coordinator
- Placement Director
- Professor
- Pupil Personnel Worker
- Registrar
- Residence Counselor
- Resident Hall Director
- Resume Writer
- School Adjustment Counselor
- School Counselor
- School Guidance Counselor
- School Psychologist
- Special Services Supervisor
- Student Advisor
- Student Affairs Dean
- Student Development Advisor
- Student Development Specialist
- Student Life Coordinator
- Student Services Advisor
- Student Services Coordinator
- Student Services Counselor
- Student Services Dean
- Student Services Director
- Student Success Counselor
- Student Support Counselor
- Student Support Services Director
- Students Okay Without Drugs and Alcohol Counselor (SODA Counselor)
- Study Abroad Advisor
- Teacher
- Teacher Advisor
- Teacher Counselor
- Transition Advisor
- Transition Specialist
- Tutor Coordinator
- Veterans Contact Representative
- Vocational Adviser
- Vocational Counselor
- Vocational Director
- Vocational Evaluator
- Vocational Examiner
- Vocational Guidance Counselor
- Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
- Vocational Rehabilitation Supervisor
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