A careers adviser is someone that provides information, guidance and direction to help people make practical choices about their education, training and work pathways. Finding a good one can be extremely beneficial to you and can really help you focus on what career you wish to pursue and what you need to do to get there. Sometimes career advisors will be based in schools and you should have the option to meet with them on a regular basis to discuss how you want to progress your academic future. There are also agencies outside of schools that offered independent advice, which there is normally no charge for. If you are struggling to know what you want to do or have an idea but don’t know how to get in to a particular job or industry then it may be worthwhile booking an appointment to see someone. They may end up saving you years of working in a job that does not satisfy you.