Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors

Task by task

Each task this job involves, as listed by O*NET, rated on whether a large language model like GPT-4 could cut the time it takes by at least half at the same quality. Tasks marked Seen in real AI use appeared in conversations with Claude in April–May 2026 (Anthropic Economic Index).

• AI can speed this up on its own: 2 (6%)
• AI can speed this up with extra software: 17 (50%)
• Little or no AI speed-up: 15 (44%)

• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.AI can speed this up on its own · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Review transcripts to ensure that students meet graduation or college entrance requirements, and write letters of recommendation.AI can speed this up on its own · supplemental task
• Counsel students regarding educational issues, such as course and program selection, class scheduling and registration, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Teach classes and present self-help or information sessions on subjects related to education and career planning.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Conduct follow-up interviews with counselees to determine if their needs have been met.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Instruct individuals in career development techniques, such as job search and application strategies, resume writing, and interview skills.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Plan and promote career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Evaluate students' or individuals' abilities, interests, and personality characteristics, using tests, records, interviews, or professional sources.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Compile and study occupational, educational, and economic information to assist counselees in determining and carrying out vocational and educational objectives.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task · Seen in real AI use
• Plan, direct, and participate in recruitment and enrollment activities.AI can speed this up with extra software · core task
• Provide students with information on topics such as college degree programs and admission requirements, financial aid opportunities, trade and technical schools, and apprenticeship programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Refer students to degree programs based on interests, aptitudes, or educational assessments.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Assess needs for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid, or additional vocational training, and refer clients to the appropriate services.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Establish and supervise peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Provide information for teachers and staff members involved in helping students or graduates identify and pursue employment opportunities.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Establish contacts with employers to create internship and employment opportunities for students.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Refer qualified counselees to employers or employment services for job placement.AI can speed this up with extra software · supplemental task
• Provide crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• 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.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Identify cases of domestic abuse or other family problems and encourage students or parents to seek additional assistance from mental health professionals.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Counsel individuals to help them understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their educational or vocational situations.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Prepare students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide special services such as alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Plan and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals to new life experiences, such as starting college.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Observe students during classroom and play activities to evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Establish and enforce administration policies and rules governing student behavior.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Address community groups, faculty, and staff members to explain available counseling services.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Attend meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops, and serve on committees.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Supervise, train, and direct professional staff and interns.Little or no AI speed-up · core task
• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities, such as restrooms.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task
• Interview clients to obtain information about employment history, educational background, and career goals, and to identify barriers to employment.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task · Seen in real AI use
• Sponsor extracurricular activities, such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.Little or no AI speed-up · supplemental task

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