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Career and Employment Technicians

Overview

Career and employment technicians work closely with career and employment counselors to provide advice to individuals or groups about occupations, careers, career decision making, career planning, and other career developmentā€“related questions or conflicts. Career guidance technicians collect pertinent information to support both the counselor and applicant during the job search. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of May 2023, there were about 306,360 office clerks, a job that relates closely to career and employment technicians, employed in employment services, secondary schools, colleges, universities, and professional schools in the United States.

Salary Range

$25,000 to $75,000

Minimum Education Level

High School Diploma

Certification/License

None

Outlook

Decline
Personality Traits

Helpful

Problem-Solving

Social

Career Ladder
Supervisor of Career and Employment Technicians

Career and Employment Technician

Trainee, Career and Employment Technician

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