A career counselor is a person who gives advice to a student to chose the type of career he or she wants. A career counselor checks the persons aptitude maybe through a series of aptitude tests or through the persons interest on certain subjects. By analyzing a lot of facts the counselor will come to a conclusion on the persons over all interest and will give advices on the type of courses and colleges they will have to pursue further.
To practice as a career counselor one must have studied subjects like psychology, counseling, social work to have a foundation in the related subjects .After getting the required degree one can do diplomas and certificate programmes in educational counseling and can practice as a career councilor.
To join courses for career counselor one must have studied 12th std from any recognized university.
Step 1 To be a career counselor one must have a degree in psychology, social work, counseling or any other related subjects to pursue as a career counselor.
Step 2 After pursuing your degree you can opt for certification and diploma courses in Educational Counseling.
Step 3 The certificate programmes that are available for educational counseling are :-
1)Certificate Course in Counseling
2)Diploma in Educational Counseling
3)Post Graduate Course in Guidance and Counseling
A career counselor will work as a counselor itself in schools, universities, counseling centers etc A counselor will be able to handle students mentally and will be able to identify any learning disorders. A counselor can teach soft skills. A career counselor can also start a educational counseling centre and can give guidance to students and adults who need it.
A career counselor can get a starting salary of Rs 15,000–Rs 20,000.If you are working in a school then you will be given monthly salary. If you are going to start it as a consultancy then you will be charged according to each client .You will be rewarded for your sincere effort to help a person and for the quality advice you give to someone .