Employment counsellors perform some or all of the following duties:
A. Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
B. Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, and preparing for job interviews
C. Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
D. Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
E. Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further vocational training and refer clients to the appropriate services
F. Provide established workers with information on maintaining a job or moving within an organization, dealing with job dissatisfaction or making a mid-career change
G. Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information


