What does a Career Counsellor do?

You support people in choosing careers and planning their path.

What education does Career Counsellor require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Career Counsellor earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 65'000, mid ~CHF CHF 85'000 per year (approximate).

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Career Counsellor

Education & Social

Career counsellors support people with career choices and career planning. They conduct counselling sessions, analyse skills and interests, and provide information about training opportunities and labour market trends.

Entry

~CHF 65'000

CHF 5'417/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 85'000

CHF 7'083/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 110'000

CHF 9'167/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Career Counsellor

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 65'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics5/10

🔬 Science5/10

💻 IT4/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic4/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity6/10

🤝 Social Contact9/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook8/10

🔥 Demand (current)5/10

✨ AI Risk3/10

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