Career Advisor Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Career Advisor:

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Psychology, Social Development, Human Resources, or similar.
  • Graduate degree in Counseling plus appropriate license is preferred.
  • Demonstrable history of displaying excellent clinical judgement.
  • Knowledgeable about ever-changing trends across all dominant industries.
  • Familiarity with obscure yet accessible job opportunities.
  • Outstanding interpersonal skills.
  • Top-notch investigative, assessment, and communication skills.
  • Ability to equip all clients to enter their preferred disciplines.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Career Advisor skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Career Advisor roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.