Any Guidance Counselors?

I want to go back to school for the School Counselor M.S. but concern with not getting a job right away. etc
How long did it take you to get a job as Counselor?

Thanks.

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Just a question, have you taught before?

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No, am debating between this or teaching spanish.

Message edited 8/22/2007 9:10:40 PM.

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guidance positions are extremely competitive right now... too many people and not many openings...

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Don't do it! There are no jobs. They are extremely competitive, like nothing you've ever seen. The interviews can have up to 6 rounds. Most open spots go straight to people administrators know. Unless you are moving out of state, get another degree. FYI- I work as a counselor but at a non-profit afterschool program. I love it, but I went to grad school to work in a school district.

PS. go for Spanish, you'll get a job.

Message edited 8/23/2007 3:23:23 PM.

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Sorry I didn't answer your FM, I'll answer you here - I would totally go for the degree in Spanish -- you will get a job much quicker. I don't believe that counseling jobs just go to people administrators know, but it is a very tough field to get into, especially in the NYC metro area/LI. Too much supply, not enough demand - there are about 6 grad schools in the area that all have counseling programs so the field is completely flooded. One of the programs on LI - will remain nameless to protect the not so innocent, takes 200 students a semester into their program, which I think is disgusting - I know that the school districts don't like this either as there are way too many people looking for a limited amount of jobs.

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Ladies-
Thank you very much for the feedback. I appreciated..:)

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ITA- I know of many specific cases where guidance jobs went straight to people administrators knew.