Career Practitioners help students and private clients gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours to manage their work, learning and life. Rather than telling clients what careers they should aim for, you assist them to identify for themselves what matters to them and what they might be suited for.
Counselling is a significant part of the role so career practitioners need to be skilled communicators and interested listeners. They must be able to hear what’s being said and convey this to the client. They must have the ability to ask the right questions and be able to put clients at ease by being friendly and approachable.
It’s never boring because each new client presents new challenges. There are many aspects to the job and it is constantly stimulating because there’s always more to learn. Career counselling generally a rewarding and positive experience for both the client and the practitioner.
Pay scales are difficult to pinpoint. Earnings depend on the work setting, the credentials of the practitioner and the location. Private career practitioners may charge anything from $35 to $120 an hour working in a community setting to $500 if working with executives. Those working for a company or educational institution may earn from $45,000 up to $85,000 per annum, depending on their experience and size of the organisation.
To read about this career in full go to www.careernav.com.au/career-finder/profiles/career-practitioner
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