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	Where can I find a camp counselor job in Miami Florida? Im currently looking for a summer camp counselor job. I need to find one in Miami Fl or some where near here. Please help. 1 answer - Asked By: Smm96 - 11/8/2011

	Where can i find a Camp counselor job in missouri? Im looking for summer job for this coming summer i was thinking a camp counselor job. Im 15 years old does anyone know of a place where i could become a counselor? 2 answers - Asked By: anhhorserider - 11/18/2012

	Summer camp counselor jobs for 17 year old in Europe? I love traveling and working with kids, and I am looking for a camp counselor job in Europe (it would be awesome to find one in Prague or Switzerland) that could be either outdoor-oriented or arts-oriented (although nothing with surfing or SCUBA diving). If anyone has any ideas, listings, or contacts for such a job that would be great! Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: jules12345 - 3/1/2012

	Summer camp counselor jobs for 17 year old in Europe? I love traveling and working with kids, and I am looking for a camp counselor job in Europe (it would be awesome to find one in Prague or Switzerland) that could be either outdoor-oriented or arts-oriented (although nothing with surfing or SCUBA diving). If anyone has any ideas, listings, or contacts for such a job that would be great! Thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: jules12345 - 3/1/2012

	What is the reason for a guidance counselor for a child in 1st and 2nd grade? What is a guidance counselors job for children this young? What do they do? 3 answers - Asked By: ompie - 2/5/2009

	What type of counselor should i be? So i'm thing about becoming a counselor because i want to help people, but im not sure what type of counselor jobs are out there besides high scho counselor. Any tips about what jobs or counselor jobs would be best please:) By the way i'm 16 and really mature, i have a hard time relating to kids my age because they act so immature. So i dont know if being a high school counsler is the best option for me. Thnx 1 answer - Asked By: Pamela - 6/30/2012

	How do I become a camp counselor for next summer? I'm 18 and next summer, I'll have finished my freshman year of college. Are there any camp counselor jobs I could do? Would I be a junior counselor at my age or what? (I'm talking about sleep away camp) Oh...and I'm not the best swimmer. I mean, I know how to swim, but I know a lot of camps need lifeguards. I can't be a lifeguard counselor haha 1 answer - Asked By: Lindsey - 8/15/2010

	How does one become a high school guidance counselor? I currently am majoring in high school english education, is there a way I can somehow be qualified for a high school guidance counselor job? 1 answer - Asked By: Ben Reily - 7/19/2010

	How competitive are school counseling grad programs? Job prospects? I'm currently a college sophomore deciding majors. I'm thinking of getting my bachelors in psych and then applying to grad school to get my masters in education specializing in school counseling. My school has a school counseling graduate program (Hunter College in NYC). I want to become a high school counselor. Are secondary school counselor jobs secure in the economy? Are there good prospects? How competitive are the school counseling grad programs? Are they tough to get into? 1 answer - Asked By: Julianne - 1/4/2013

	Does a credit counselor convince individuals that their service os good? My boyfriend and I were discussing the purpose of credit counselors. My boyfriend says that they only suggest things to you and its your choice to make, which I agree with. I dont think that credit counselors are bad, but I think that their job is based on convincing individuals that their service is beneficial. Do you think that convincing is part of a credit counselors job? 3 answers - Asked By: resto_us - 7/1/2008

	How competitive are school counseling grad programs? Job prospects? I'm currently a college sophomore deciding majors. I'm thinking of getting my bachelors in psych and then applying to grad school to get my masters in education specializing in school counseling. My school has a school counseling graduate program (Hunter College in NYC). I want to become a high school counselor. Are secondary school counselor jobs secure in the economy? Are there good prospects? How competitive are the school counseling grad programs? Are they tough to get into? 1 answer - Asked By: Julianne - 1/4/2013

	Is it worth it to take a job as a funeral planning counselor sales job? I currently work in a fast food type of management job. I was wondering if it was worth it to leave it for a funeral planning counselor sales job? 5 answers - Asked By: Barracuda - 9/18/2008

	I am looking to get a job in California this summer, I am from Canada, how do I find a job? I will be living in California this summer, I will be 18, does anyone know of any jobs for internationals in so cal? I've been looking at camp counselor jobs but I am wondering if there is anything else. Could you provide me some links to apply? Even for camp counselors, thanks! 1 answer - Asked By: Ryan - 4/9/2011

	Can you help me find a camp counselor job? Can you help me find a camp counselor job? Okay, so I'm fourteen years old and I want a summer job to help save up for college :) A camp counselor sounds fun and I was wondering if there were any camps in the Virginia/Pennsylvania area that allows you to be that age. Could you give me any links? Thanks for your help!! :D P.S - Please no spam!!! 1 answer - Asked By: Erin - 12/25/2010

	As an American, where would I begin to look for a professional level job in Germany? I speak a little German, but am working on that. I would like to move there. Are there job placement counselors? Job websites in Deutsch? Thanks to all for the help. Milkman, I have a JD degree and twenty years experience in private practice. Is that enough education? 4 answers - Asked By: Chris C - 1/10/2010

	Is it too late to get a job at a summer camp? Hi, I'm a teenager about to finish high school looking for a camp counselor job during the summer. I'm specifically looking for a sleepaway camp that will hire me as a counselor (or counselor in training). I am only 17 and won't turn 18 until next year. I don't have any work experience or a specific camp that I'm an alumni of. Some people have said that camp jobs are still open even now, while others say I should have applied 5 months ago. Is it too late for me to find an open position at a camp? 2 answers - Asked By: Srsbizness - 4/25/2013

	Is it the principals job to restrain an unruly student? If a kid freaks out in school is it the principals job to defuse the situation? is it the guidance counselors job? 2 answers - Asked By: Rafael F - 6/14/2010

	How is Dental Hygienist careers looking in the future? I was planning on getting a School Counseling degree but after much research i realized that getting a job in that field is very difficult. My sister has hers and still cant get a counselor job after a year which is surprising because she has amazing grades and has a lot of experience. Now I'm thinking Dental Hygiene as it has been something that has always been interesting to me. Anyone know how jobs in this field are looking? Science has always been my weakest course so I'd be at a disadvantage already :( 2 answers - Asked By: Yahoo wont let me change my name to what i want - 9/11/2012

	Im about to get my Associates of Arts and my schools counselors are crap. Need help in deciding what school? To go to and what to major in? In Houston? What are these counselors jobs? 2 answers - Asked By: Ziggy - 7/11/2010

	Camp Counselor Interview Where I have to Interact with the Kids? I have an interview today for a camp counselor job, and part of the interview is them watching me interact with the kids in the after-school program. I have experience with kids as a volunteer coach and referee, but not in this setting. What exactly are they looking for when I have to interact with the kids? I love working with kids, but I get so nervous during interviews and want to be prepared! Thanks! (: 2 answers - Asked By: Alexandria - 3/10/2011

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