Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.
Passes the screen · 1 of 35 tasks
Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.
quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 5.5% of the role's time · $1.3B · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Does not pass
Counsel individuals or groups to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.8% of the role's time · $1.9B
Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.2% of the role's time · $1.8B
Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 6.3% of the role's time · $1.5B · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed
Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.3% of the role's time · $1.5B
Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 5.1% of the role's time · $1.2B
Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.8% of the role's time · $1.2B
Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $918M
Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.7% of the role's time · $894M
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.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $857M
Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.4% of the role's time · $817M
Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.3% of the role's time · $789M
Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.1% of the role's time · $762M
Refer students to outside counseling services.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $669M
Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $622M
Provide students with disabilities with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.
physical work, outside the screen · 2.4% of the role's time · $585M
Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $584M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check
Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.4% of the role's time · $577M
Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $567M
Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $540M · waiting on a check
Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $510M · passed by GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed
Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $392M
Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.6% of the role's time · $383M
Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $352M
Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $351M · waiting on a check
Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $346M
Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $338M
Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $332M
Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $296M
Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $276M
Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.
reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $266M · waiting on a check
Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.
physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $238M
Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked · 0.9% of the role's time · $212M
Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $187M
Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $132M
Where this role works
| Industry | Workers | Wage bill | Passes the screen | All three pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 172,500 | $13.6B | $746M | $0 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 87,940 | $5.6B | $308M | $0 |
| Junior Colleges | 27,010 | $2.0B | $108M | $0 |
| Educational Support Services | 9750 | $647M | $35.4M | $0 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Services | 7280 | $357M | $19.5M | $0 |
| Individual and Family Services | 6800 | $348M | $19.0M | $0 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 4120 | $289M | $15.8M | $0 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 4660 | $276M | $15.1M | $0 |
| State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | 3530 | $213M | $11.6M | $0 |
| Other Schools and Instruction | 2770 | $182M | $10.0M | $0 |