CAREER_COUNSELLING_EN

Target population

The information offered through occupational profiles are suitable for all categories of

beneficiaries from information, counselling and guidance services: pupils, graduates of

any education and training cycles, adults (in various situations on the labour market).

Examples, case studies, exercises

Below, a model of occupational profile compiled in accordance with the methodology

described above:

CAREER GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR *

Profession code in The Classification of Occupations in Romania (COR): 241208

Definition:

The profession is part of group 2412 – Specialists in staff and staff training. Counsellors

offer administrative services related to staff policy, recruiting or professional training, job

analysis, and vocational guidance. They draw up vocational information materials and

give consultations to people interested in employment, career choice, complementary

instruction or training.

Description of the profession. Content of work

Counsellors offer information to the unemployed and people who address the

employment agencies on the contents and requirements of occupations, trades and

professions, obligations and responsibilities of employees, tools and instruments used in

activity, and training requirements. They help people in the process of self-knowledge

(self-assessment) and in making adequate career decisions. Counsellors help people to

become aware of strengths and weaknesses of their personality with a view to making a

full use of the favourable elements. At the same time they teach people how to present

themselves and address prospective employers, and agree together on the steps to be

taken in choosing an occupation, trade or profession, for training or employment, and

* Occupational Profile compiled by The Working Group for Career Information and Counselling Project.