In general, career counselors have a degree—such as a mental health counseling or social work degree—that provides them with specific training in counseling.

Often, vocational counselors are able to return disabled employees to work with relatively minor accommodations. Working with a vocational counselor is win-win.

In today's job market, steering your career path through constant changes, technological advancements, and emerging opportunities can be a daunting challenge.

Zaena Flores: "Our career counselors participate in veteran outreach efforts by attending military briefings and career fairs, and we receive referrals from community resources.

Marty Nemko is a career and personal coach. Many people consider career counselors a joke: “They give you B.S. tests that, in the end, always say you should be a funeral director or a forest ...