Careers advisor / STEM promoter

Careers advisers help people to make informed decisions about their education, training and career options.  STEM promoters do this but with a particular focus on career pathways and options in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). People are often unaware of the wide range of jobs and opportunities available in these sectors and may be relying on outdated or stereotypical information to choose their careers. Advisers will work with people to identify their skills, interests, and achievements and match these to careers and education opportunities. They will help people to plan and make decisions, to overcome barriers, and to access training, apprenticeships, college and university courses. Advisers need to be up to date with education and training, have good relationships with employers, universities, colleges and training organisations, and apply equal opportunities law. They may attend careers events, give talks or organise careers activities. They will need to keep records and meet targets. Careers advisers will need good communications skills, and excellent listening and questioning skills. They may undertake work based training or have a higher qualification in careers guidance. Careers advisers can earn from £18,000 to £35,000 per year.