A career counselor can make professional transitions smoother. These professionals have training and experience that can help you improve your resume and interviewing skills. They’ll help you honestly evaluate yourself to find a career that’s right for you. What they won’t do is guarantee that you’ll find a job, though many counselors have job leads that will point you in the right direction.

What Is a Career Counselor?
Simply put, career counselors are trained professionals who help others select and implement a career path. They often hold graduate degrees in the social sciences, such as psychology or sociology, with a specialization in career counseling.

How to Find Career Counselors

• Referrals: If you are plugged into an active networking system, such as a trade association, professional group or chamber of commerce, you can use your contacts to find career counselors. If you know people with jobs in the field you’re considering, ask them for recommendations.
• Telephone Book: The phone book is still useful. A good place to start is under the Career Counseling heading.
• Universities and Colleges: Chances are that your current school or your alma mater offers career counseling for students and alumni. You might find some unique job leads here, as some employers will list openings with a particular school before making them available to the general public.
• Internet: By visiting the sites of professional trade groups, you can easily locate counselors in your area. You can also find local counselors by checking online phone directories. Some career counselors will work with you online, but it’s generally better to go the face-to-face route if you need to practice interview or negotiating skills.

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