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Paul House

Updated 19 days ago

What else can I do with a School Counseling degree? - 324 Replies

Great to read something positive. Thank you. Does anyone know the market in MN? I'm in an MA program for mental health but would love to do a...

beansxo

Updated 1 month ago

Are guidance counselor job opportunities growing or declining? - 214 Replies

Thanks for the encouragement and advice!! [QUOTE who="sisophous in New York, New York"]beansxo, there are many people with school counseling...

HigherEd

Updated 2 months ago

Can having Visible Tattoos really hinder your job opportuinities? - 35 Replies

[QUOTE who="Joe Gagill in Monticello, New York"]Personally, I don't have any tattoos but they are becoming more and more popular and accepted in the...

HigherEd

Updated 3 months ago

How competitive are school counseling grad programs? Job prospects? - 6 Replies

If you want to know how bad things are in NY, here are some recent NY facts: NYSUT, the largest teachers union in NY sued the state on February 20th...

matt d in Quincy, Massachusetts

Updated 4 months ago

Getting a guidance counselor job. - 197 Replies

How did you get your start doing guidance counselor work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a...

moscatomg1 in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Updated 9 months ago

MA in Counseling—advice on grad. programs & jobs? - 1 Reply

[Part. 1] Given all the folks here on the job market search, I thought this would be a good place to voice these concerns. And though neither the...

kei in Setagaya, Japan

Updated 18 months ago

Networking is the key! - 1 Reply

Since you all are college grads I sure you aware of the saying "It's not what you know it's who you know". Everyone has a guidance degree but none of...

MissWhit in Houston, Texas

I want to go back into College Access Counseling.

Hi! I am 25 years old and I have 2 years of working in a high school as a college access counselor through a state grant/inititative (helping at-risk...

Anusha in Cleveland, Ohio

Job

Hi Everyone, I have a question here.I am a graduate student and now i m working in a company as an intern.My question is that there are...

summerstar23005 in Williamsburg, Virginia

What else can I do with my M.Ed in School Counseling?

I graduated in 2008 from and have my M.Ed in school counseling. This was obviously a big waste of time as I have been unable to find a job working...

Diana in Staten Island, New York

Career Counseling

I am graduating with a M.S. Ed. degree in June and due to the economic/hiring situation within the DOE am currently exploring higher education...

MC in Fishkill, New York

Updated 30 months ago

COLLEGES IN NY (HUDSON VALLEY AREA) TO GET A MASTERS DEGREE TO BE A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR - 3 Replies

I AM INTERESTED IN GOING TO GRAD SCHOOL TO BE A HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY GOOD COLLEGES THAT OFFER THAT MAJOR? IS IT...

marie in Raleigh, North Carolina

Updated 32 months ago

Prior military wants to guide youth - 2 Replies

I am getting out of the army in about October 2011. I currently have 90+ transferable college credits on my way to a BA in Art. In October of 2011 i...

mdmom2010 in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Updated 36 months ago

Guidance counselor salaries based on associates, verses, bachelors, and masters, and are can you get a job with an associates? - 1 Reply

I am still looking into what I want to do, I cant waste time or money, so getting a job with an associates, and being able to work and get my...

NYU alum in Bronx, New York

Updated 38 months ago

guidance counselor outlook in nyc - 1 Reply

i am currently a teacher at a private school in maryland. since its private i do not have teaching certification and because i dont want to teach...

cro0009 in Brooklyn, New York

Guidance Counseling

I graduated with my School counseling degree about 2 months ago and could not find a counseling job. Therefore, i applied to become a caseworker. If...

Gal5_13 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Updated 44 months ago

Career Guidance in Commercial Real Estate - 1 Reply

I currently have a position as a Facilities/Maintenance Administrative Assistant and previous Residential Property Management experience. I am...

laolinger in Bullhead City, Arizona

Capella University???

**I am looking into Capella University for my Masters in Guidance Counseling. Does anyone have any information regarding this University or...

Seeking Career in West Bloomfield, Michigan

Career Guidance

I currently have a position as a Facilities/Maintenance Administrative Assistant and previous Residential Property Management experience. I am...

Connie S. in Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Requesting Guidance Counselor Feedback on Tutor Match Website

After a personal search for a math tutor (and honestly, pretty arduous experience) I decided to start a website to help parents select a tutor or...

Sarah in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Updated 58 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your guidance counselor career? - 3 Replies

What do you enjoy most about being a guidance counselor? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn...

Kate in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts

Updated 58 months ago

Top guidance counselor skills needed to get the job. - 3 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every guidance counselor must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your guidance...

ck in Ashdown, Arkansas

Updated 61 months ago

Tips for guidance counselor interviews. - 4 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming guidance counselor interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

kayla behnke in Brillion, Wisconsin

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What are typical guidance counselor salaries?

Do some companies pay a lot more for this position than others? What does a top earner make in this field? What skills should you learn to increase...

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What are the best guidance counselor qualifications and training to get ahead?

What is the best training for becoming a guidance counselor? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective...


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