Careers Advisors for Grown-ups

[whiskygalore]

Is there such a thing as a national registry for careers advisors? My council have said that I can only visit their careers advisor if I'm on benefits etc. and I don't mind paying, but would like to know that I'm visting someone reputable if doing so.

I've tried using some of the books (I've got a yellow parachute etc.) but think I need to talk it out with someone.

Any ideas or suggestions welcome!

[Buenchico]

The 'official' (i.e.government-funded) careers service for adults is Learn Direct. They offer free careers guidance by phone. Call 0800 100 900 (0800-2200, 7 days per week).

Hopefully, Learn Direct should be able to offer you help without paying a penny. However, if you do find that you do need a commercial service, you should start with the list of suitably qualified members of the Institute of Career Guidance:
http://www.icg-uk.org/findacareersadviser.html

Chris

[BillySugger]

As for Learn Direct see http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Que stion603512.html

[karmgirl]

You could try nextstep http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearni ng/AdultLearning/DG_071786