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Work Environment
Career counseling/retention specialists work in local recruiting offices, on high school campuses and career centers, and in local communities.
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Military Status
Enlisted
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Average Military Salary
$74,906
Overview
Career counseling/retention specialists provide military personnel with consultation and guidance on career exploration by reviewing their interests, education, strengths, and abilities. They support the development and implementation of career information programs and they are responsible for collecting and analyzing retention and attrition data. They provide service members with guidance and motivation in maximizing their career potential, and they provide counseling to transitioning or retiring personnel.
Military Training
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Career counseling/retention specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:
- Interviewing techniques
- Community relations
- Social networking/marketing
- Counseling techniques
Helpful Attributes
- Ability to speak before groups
- Ability to work independently
- Interest in working with youths
- Listening and communication skills
Related Civilian Careers
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
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- Lodging Managers
- Training and Development Managers
- Training and Development Specialists
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- Human Resources Managers
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