[Core] [77% incumbents] Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
  DWAs: Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues. | Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues. | Counsel clients or patients regarding personal issues.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
  DWAs: Teach life skills or strategies to clients or their families.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
  DWAs: Assess individual or community needs for educational or social services. | Refer individuals to educational or work programs. | Refer clients to community or social service programs.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
  DWAs: Lead classes or community events.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
  DWAs: Present social services program information to the public.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
  DWAs: Write reports or evaluations. | Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.

[Core] [77% incumbents] Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
  DWAs: Promote educational institutions or programs.

[Supplemental] [77% incumbents] Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
  DWAs: Refer individuals to educational or work programs.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
  DWAs: Complete documentation required by programs or regulations.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
  DWAs: Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
  DWAs: Intervene in crisis situations to assist clients.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility. | Write reports or evaluations.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
  DWAs: Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Refer students to outside counseling services.
  DWAs: Help clients get needed services or resources.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
  DWAs: Refer individuals to educational or work programs.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
  DWAs: Evaluate characteristics of individuals to determine needs or eligibility.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
  DWAs: Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
  DWAs: Maintain professional social services knowledge.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs. | Lead classes or community events.

[Core] [76% incumbents] Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
  DWAs: Collaborate with other professionals to develop education or assistance programs.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
  DWAs: Evaluate potential problems in home or work environments of clients. | Counsel clients regarding interpersonal issues.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Confer with parents or guardians, teachers, administrators, and other professionals to discuss children's progress, resolve behavioral, academic, and other problems, and to determine priorities for students and their resource needs.
  DWAs: Confer with family members to discuss client treatment plans or progress. | Collaborate with other professionals to assess client needs or plan treatments.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
  DWAs: Assist clients in handling details of daily life.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
  DWAs: Develop educational policies.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
  DWAs: Interview clients to gather information about their backgrounds, needs, or progress.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
  DWAs: Develop working relationships with others to facilitate program activities.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  DWAs: Observe individuals' activities to gather information or compile evidence. | Monitor student performance. | Assess educational needs of students.

[Supplemental] [76% incumbents] Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
  DWAs: Counsel clients regarding educational or vocational issues.

[Core] [75% incumbents] Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs. | Present social services program information to the public.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
  DWAs: Develop educational programs.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
  DWAs: Train staff members in social services skills. | Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
  DWAs: Compile data or documentation. | Analyze market conditions or trends. | Update professional knowledge.

[Supplemental] [75% incumbents] Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  DWAs: Plan programs to address community mental wellness needs. | Supervise workers providing client or patient services.

[Core] [74% incumbents] Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
  DWAs: Advise others on social or educational issues.

--- SKILLS ---
  Active Listening (imp:4.38 lvl:4.12) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Writing (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Mathematics (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:4.06 lvl:4.84) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  English Language (imp:3.90 lvl:4.54) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:3.59 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Education and Training (imp:3.44 lvl:4.80) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Psychology (imp:3.14 lvl:3.84) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Administrative (imp:3.11 lvl:4.48) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Administration and Management (imp:2.86 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:2.84 lvl:3.62) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.73 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.65 lvl:2.44) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Law and Government (imp:2.51 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.32 lvl:2.98) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.16 lvl:2.74) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.12 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:2.09 lvl:2.43) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.97 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Foreign Language (imp:1.84 lvl:1.29) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Transportation (imp:1.54 lvl:1.05) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  History and Archeology (imp:1.53 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Telecommunications (imp:1.51 lvl:0.58) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.40) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Biology (imp:1.38) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Production and Processing (imp:1.33) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Mechanical (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Geography (imp:1.32) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Design (imp:1.28) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Fine Arts (imp:1.25) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Physics (imp:1.22) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Building and Construction (imp:1.21) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Chemistry (imp:1.19) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Food Production (imp:1.12) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.25 lvl:4.50) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:4.25 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.38) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Written Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.50) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Information Ordering (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.38 lvl:3.38) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Originality (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.62 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Time Sharing (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Far Vision (imp:2.50 lvl:2.62) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.50) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.25) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Number Facility (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Depth Perception (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Reaction Time (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Response Orientation (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Stamina (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.77 lvl:5.65) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.75 lvl:5.18) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.71 lvl:5.62) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.58 lvl:5.58) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Working with Computers (imp:4.44 lvl:4.15) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.41 lvl:5.31) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:4.32 lvl:5.07) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Processing Information (imp:4.26 lvl:4.87) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.24 lvl:5.00) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.13 lvl:4.69) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:4.09 lvl:5.17) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.07 lvl:4.78) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.93 lvl:4.89) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.89 lvl:4.45) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.86 lvl:5.05) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.83 lvl:4.00) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:3.74 lvl:4.23) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.67 lvl:4.34) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.63 lvl:4.04) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.62 lvl:4.44) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.62 lvl:4.32) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.53 lvl:4.33) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.52 lvl:4.04) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.30 lvl:3.61) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.28 lvl:3.23) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.28 lvl:3.93) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.19 lvl:3.39) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.07 lvl:3.51) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.78 lvl:2.92) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.73 lvl:2.88) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.59 lvl:2.35) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.58 lvl:2.34) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.20 lvl:2.05) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.89 lvl:1.69) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.81 lvl:0.71) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.62) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.55 lvl:0.86) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.35 lvl:0.54) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.15) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.01) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.00) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:8.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:7.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cooperation (imp:6.00) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Social Orientation (imp:5.00) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Self-Control (imp:4.00) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Empathy (imp:3.00) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation (imp:2.64) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Dependability (imp:2.56) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Optimism (imp:2.49) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation (imp:2.42) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Sincerity (imp:2.27) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Integrity (imp:2.24) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Self-Control (imp:2.14) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Sincerity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.99) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:1.92) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.90) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Adaptability (imp:1.83) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.69) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.66) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.64) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Initiative (imp:1.56) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:1.49) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:1.42) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Innovation (imp:1.30) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Leadership Orientation (imp:1.24) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:1.11) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Optimism (imp:1.00) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Cautiousness () — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Attention to Detail () — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:4.12 lvl:4.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Coordination (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Instructing (imp:3.62 lvl:3.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Negotiation (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Time Management (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Programming (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.75) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Technology Design (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.25 lvl:0.25) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 353,310
  annual_median    : $64,330
  annual_pct10     : $45,020
  annual_pct25     : $51,270
  annual_pct75     : $82,870
  annual_pct90     : $104,770
  annual_mean      : $71,430
  hourly_median    : $30.93

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : California ($86,500)
  lowest_state     : South Dakota ($51,830)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.669x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (53 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  319,060  median: $  66,180
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,470  median: $  48,820
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,130  median: $  63,160
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    4,170  median: $  52,290
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,290  median: $  52,650
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,590  median: $  58,570
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,060  median: $  56,030
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      190  median: $  36,010
  Information                              emp:      140  median: $  55,830
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       90  median: $  62,640

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (11 total) ---
  Educational Services                     emp:  319,060  median: $  66,180
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   16,470  median: $  48,820
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    8,130  median: $  63,160
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    4,170  median: $  52,290
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    2,290  median: $  52,650
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    1,590  median: $  58,570
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    1,060  median: $  56,030
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:      190  median: $  36,010
  Information                              emp:      140  median: $  55,830
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:       90  median: $  62,640

exact_match_status : no_exact_match
matched_title      : N/A
match_score        : 0.0000
wikidata_qid       : N/A
word_count         : 0
wikipedia_url      : N/A
license            : CC BY-SA 4.0
fetched_at         : 2026-06-02T20:57:52.919720Z

--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: School counselor (similarity: 0.3562)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_counselor
  QID: Q2250054
  Extract: A school counselor is a certified/licensed professional that provides academic, career, college readiness, and social-emotional support for all students. There are school counselor positions within each level of schooling. By developing and following a school counseling program, school counselors ar

  Title: Career counseling (similarity: 0.4054)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career_counseling
  QID: Q741939
  Extract: Career counseling or career counselling is a professional process that supports people in addressing questions about work, learning, career development, occupational choice, employment, transitions, and participation in working life. It may involve career exploration, career decision-making, educati

  Title: Career (similarity: 0.1905)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Career
  QID: Q282049
  Extract: A career is an individual's metaphorical "journey" through learning, work and other aspects of life. There are a number of ways to define career and the term is used in a variety of ways.

  Title: Women in the United States (similarity: 0.1446)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_the_United_States
  QID: Q17514041
  Extract: The legal status of women in the United States has advanced significantly over the past two centuries, but not yet equal to that of men in comparison to other high-income democracies.

  Title: James Madison High School online (similarity: 0.2022)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Madison_High_School_online
  QID: Q48977371
  Extract: James Madison High School (JMHS) is an English-medium online-only for-profit distance education private high school in the United States. It is regionally and nationally accredited. It provides the curriculum needed for students to complete one to four years of high school coursework online for a ge

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on comprehensive O*NET data including detailed work activities, skills, knowledge areas, and employment statistics from BLS OEWS May 2025. The occupation is well-defined with clear task descriptions and industry employment data.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T16:23:27.906491+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,499
tokens_output        : 3,952
cost_usd             : $0.044883
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though 'Career counseling' and 'School counselor' entries provide relevant context about the profession's scope and methods. The semantic similarity scores suggest these are the closest available references to the occupation's functions.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors help students and individuals navigate academic choices, career development, and personal challenges that affect their educational or professional success. These professionals provide one-on-one counseling, group sessions, and workshops on topics ranging from course selection and college planning to job search strategies and resume writing. They serve as bridges between students and educational or employment opportunities, offering assessment, referral services, and ongoing support throughout academic and career transitions.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves conducting individual counseling sessions with students struggling with course selection, career uncertainty, or personal issues affecting their academic performance. They teach classes on career development techniques, facilitate workshops on job search strategies and resume writing, and meet with community groups to explain available services. Much of their time is spent gathering information about student needs, maintaining detailed records as required by institutional policies, and coordinating with faculty and administrators. They regularly assess students for additional support services, make referrals to rehabilitation programs or financial aid offices, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful counselors combine strong social orientation with exceptional communication abilities, as evidenced by the high importance of oral expression, active listening, and establishing interpersonal relationships. They possess natural empathy and social perceptiveness, allowing them to understand complex personal and academic challenges while maintaining professional boundaries. These professionals excel at problem-solving and decision-making under pressure, often helping students navigate crisis situations or major life transitions. The role attracts individuals who find fulfillment in service-oriented work and have the patience to guide others through lengthy decision-making processes.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (56.3% of practitioners) with coursework in counseling, psychology, or education, though many positions prefer or require a master's degree (40.7% of practitioners). Most states require licensure or certification for school counseling positions, often including supervised clinical experience and passing state examinations. New counselors often begin in assistant roles or work under supervision while completing certification requirements.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced counselors can advance to supervisory roles, become department heads, or specialize in areas like college admissions, career services, or student disability services. Many transition into roles as instructional coordinators, education administrators, or private practice career consulting. Some pursue doctoral degrees to become school psychologists or move into postsecondary education as student affairs professionals or academic program directors.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field employs 353,310 professionals nationally with a median annual wage of $64,330 (BLS OEWS May 2025). Compensation varies significantly by location, ranging from $51,830 in South Dakota to $86,500 in California, reflecting a 1.67x geographic wage ratio. Educational Services dominates employment with 319,060 positions, followed by Health Care and Social Assistance with 16,470 positions. The extensive preparation required (Job Zone 5) and strong demand for student support services suggest stable employment prospects, particularly as educational institutions increasingly recognize the importance of comprehensive student guidance services.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
This role has strong resilience against automation due to its reliance on complex interpersonal relationships, empathy, and nuanced decision-making that requires understanding individual circumstances and cultural contexts. The core activities of establishing relationships, providing consultation, and solving complex personal problems cannot be effectively automated, as they require human judgment and emotional intelligence.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share identical top skills in Active Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking with similar importance and level ratings, plus overlapping knowledge in Therapy and Counseling.
    data: Active Listening (imp:4.4)
    data: Therapy and Counseling knowledge
    data: Counseling activities in top tasks
  [riasec_cluster] Child, Family, and School Social Workers (21-1021.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles exhibit strong Social (S:7.00) orientation with secondary Conventional traits, indicating similar personality requirements for helping and organizing work.
    data: Social orientation S:7.00
    data: Service Orientation transferable skill
    data: Social work activities
  [knowledge_overlap] School Psychologists (19-3034.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Shared knowledge areas include Psychology, Education and Training, and Therapy and Counseling, with both roles working in educational settings.
    data: Psychology knowledge (imp:3.1)
    data: Education and Training knowledge (imp:3.4)
    data: Educational Services industry employment
  [career_pathway] Instructional Coordinators (25-9031.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Career trajectory analysis shows advancement opportunities for counselors into instructional coordination roles within educational administration.
    data: Job Zone 5 extensive preparation
    data: Educational Services industry dominance
    data: Administration knowledge areas
  [task_similarity] Health Education Specialists (21-1091.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles involve teaching classes, presenting information to community groups, and addressing groups about available services as core work activities.
    data: Teach classes in top tasks
    data: Address community groups activity
    data: Present information sessions
  [wage_band] Education Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1081.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both occupations require extensive preparation (Job Zone 5) and operate within similar educational service sectors with comparable skill requirements.
    data: Job Zone 5 classification
    data: Educational Services employment
    data: Master's degree requirements

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['academic advisor', 'career counselor', 'guidance counselor', 'educational advisor', 'career coach', 'student advisor', 'admissions counselor', 'career consultant']
  exclude_keywords : ['therapist', 'psychologist', 'teacher', 'social worker', 'nurse']
  title_patterns   : ['*advisor', '*counselor', '*consultant', 'career*', 'academic*']
  common_variations: ['guidance counselor', 'career advisor', 'student counselor', 'educational counselor', 'academic advisor', 'career guidance counselor', 'school counselor', 'career specialist']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['tendency', 'others', 'educational', 'services', 'programs', 'career', 'students', 'needs', 'equipment', 'clients', 'social', 'activities', 'principles', 'individuals', 'problems', 'school', 'personal', 'techniques', 'counseling', 'includes']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
tendency                   42  0.01382  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
others                     41  0.01349  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:93%  dwas:5%  inference:2%
educational                30  0.00987  dwas                 dwas:47%  onet_tasks:27%  inference:17%
services                   27  0.00889  dwas                 dwas:30%  inference:30%  onet_dimensions:22%
programs                   27  0.00889  dwas                 dwas:48%  onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:15%
career                     26  0.00856  wikipedia            wikipedia:38%  inference:31%  onet_tasks:27%
students                   26  0.00856  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:65%  inference:19%  wikipedia:12%
needs                      23  0.00757  dwas                 dwas:48%  onet_dimensions:35%  onet_tasks:13%
equipment                  23  0.00757  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
clients                    19  0.00625  dwas                 dwas:84%  onet_tasks:11%  onet_dimensions:5%
social                     18  0.00592  dwas                 dwas:39%  onet_dimensions:28%  inference:17%
activities                 17  0.00559  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  onet_tasks:24%  dwas:12%
principles                 16  0.00526  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
individuals                14  0.00461  dwas                 dwas:43%  onet_tasks:29%  onet_dimensions:14%
problems                   14  0.00461  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  onet_tasks:21%  dwas:7%
school                     13  0.00428  wikipedia            wikipedia:62%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:15%
personal                   12  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:33%  onet_tasks:8%
techniques                 12  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:83%  onet_tasks:8%  inference:8%
counseling                 12  0.00395  inference            inference:42%  onet_tasks:25%  onet_dimensions:17%
includes                   12  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
control                    12  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
objects                    12  0.00395  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
issues                     11  0.00362  dwas                 dwas:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
orientation                11  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  onet_tasks:9%  inference:9%
events                     11  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  dwas:18%  onet_tasks:9%
ideas                      11  0.00362  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
counsel                    10  0.00329  dwas                 dwas:80%  onet_tasks:20%
community                  10  0.00329  dwas                 dwas:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
performance                10  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  onet_tasks:10%  dwas:10%
providing                  10  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  dwas:20%  inference:10%
resources                  10  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  dwas:10%
materials                  10  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
needed                     10  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  wikipedia:20%  dwas:10%
body                       10  0.00329  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
understand                  9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  onet_tasks:11%  inference:11%
writing                     9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  inference:22%  onet_tasks:11%
student                     9  0.00296  inference            inference:56%  onet_tasks:33%  dwas:11%
regarding                   9  0.00296  dwas                 dwas:89%  onet_tasks:11%
rules                       9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
ways                        9  0.00296  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  wikipedia:22%