Careers advisers help individuals to make career decisions and develop career planning skills by providing impartial guidance to people of all ages and abilities. Career advisers may focus on specific client groups, eg: young people, students, adults, people with additional learning needs. The role of a careers adviser may include supporting clients by: * assessment to identify an individual's interests, skills and abilities * giving guidance to individuals to evaluate the opportunities available * ensuring people are aware of the most up-to-date sources of information