Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists
15AI USED FOR15%moving to60%
THE DOOR, NOWB
THE DOOR, 20 YRSD
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists
Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists are pivotal in shaping the future of individuals by providing essential guidance and support in their career journeys. In a rapidly evolving job market, these professionals help people navigate their options, empowering them to make informed decisions that can lead to fulfilling careers both in the UK and globally.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Careers AdviserAs a Junior Careers Adviser, you will assist clients in exploring their career options, providing initial assessments and guidance under the supervision of more experienced advisers.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level Careers AdviserIn this role, you will take on more complex cases, develop workshops, and collaborate with educational institutions to enhance career services.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Careers AdviserAs a Senior Careers Adviser, you will lead a team, develop strategic partnerships, and influence policy on career guidance at a regional or national level.£55,000+
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The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Physical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Primary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Physical EducationUniversity of Edinburgh · DegreePhysical Education and School SportSheffield Hallam University · DegreePrimary Education 3-7 years (Lpr)York St John University · DegreePrimary Education with QTSUniversity of Sunderland · DegreePrimary Teacher Education (Campus-Based)Global Banking School Limited · DegreeEducationQahe (Lm) Limited · Degree