How to hire an adviser

How to hire an adviser, step by step

Here's a step-by-step adviser hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an adviser job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new adviser
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The adviser hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect adviser also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of advisers.

   Type of Adviser	Description	Hourly rate
   Adviser	School counselors help students develop academic and social skills and succeed in school. Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them develop skills or choose a career or educational program.	$20-64
   Job Coach	A job coach is responsible for evaluating people's skills and qualifications, advising them with career paths, helping with their aspirations, and promote employment opportunities. Job coaches help the clients build self-confidence and explore their maximum potentials to develop their professional growth... Show more	$14-21
   College Program Internship	A college program intern is responsible for performing actual duties and observations within the industry of choice. Typically, a college program intern works under the supervision of tenured staff, shadowing on the workflow processes, gaining feedback to refine skills, developing work ethics, and building self-confidence... Show more	$12-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Java
   • Provide Technical Assistance
   • Workgroup
   • Outbound Calls
   • Chemistry
   • Inbound Calls
   • Logistics
   • Capacity Building
   • RNA
   • Mathematics
   • Apple
   • Local Community
   • Social Justice
   • Literature

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage personal assets using equities and options with a long/short strategy.
   • Manage IEP's to document prerequisites, transfer to subsequent institutions, and financing of education costs.
   • Adhere to BSA & OFAC policies and procedures, and take part in annual BSA & OFAC training
   • Conduct legal analysis of confidential pending international corporate environmental liability litigation.
   • Assist students with the completion of the FAFSA.
   • Gather information and create PowerPoint slides for command briefings.

   More adviser duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your adviser job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An adviser salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, advisers' average salary in montana is 61% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level advisers earn 69% less than senior-level advisers.
   • Certifications. An adviser with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an adviser's salary.

   Average adviser salary

   $75,787yearly

   $36.44 hourly rate

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   Entry-level adviser salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 16, 2026

   Average adviser salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$104,751	$50
   2	Rhode Island	$103,898	$50
   3	Massachusetts	$103,822	$50
   4	District of Columbia	$100,795	$48
   5	Virginia	$100,290	$48
   6	New York	$99,697	$48
   7	California	$99,260	$48
   8	Maryland	$98,425	$47
   9	Pennsylvania	$84,622	$41
   10	Maine	$82,582	$40
   11	Texas	$78,653	$38
   12	Illinois	$76,888	$37
   13	North Carolina	$72,431	$35
   14	Minnesota	$72,142	$35
   15	Arizona	$70,241	$34
   16	Georgia	$70,069	$34
   17	Ohio	$69,843	$34
   18	Nevada	$69,726	$34
   19	Utah	$66,005	$32
   20	Wisconsin	$63,801	$31

   Average adviser salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Kirkland & Ellis	$165,063	$79.36	4
   2	Exxon Mobil	$155,329	$74.68	25
   3	CITGO Petroleum	$152,025	$73.09
   4	Enbridge	$151,791	$72.98	3
   5	Chevron	$149,970	$72.10
   6	Hess	$147,518	$70.92
   7	BP America Inc	$146,428	$70.40	1
   8	PBF Energy	$142,368	$68.45
   9	California Resources	$141,490	$68.02
   10	SAP	$141,253	$67.91	17
   11	Boehringer Ingelheim	$139,966	$67.29	1
   12	eBay	$138,911	$66.78
   13	Shearman & Sterling	$136,444	$65.60
   14	Meta	$135,002	$64.90
   15	Novo Nordisk	$134,614	$64.72
   16	Apache	$133,807	$64.33	2
   17	Eli Lilly and Company	$133,342	$64.11	12
   18	Google	$131,720	$63.33	3
   19	Occidental Petroleum	$131,388	$63.17
   20	Microsoft	$128,323	$61.69

4. Writing an adviser job description

   A good adviser job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an adviser job description:

   Adviser job description example

   We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more - in our careers and in our communities.
   
   The primary purpose of this position is to manage system agreements for supplies, services and equipment, while maintaining the integrity of contractual incentives and obligations under the general supervision of the System Director, Strategic Sourcing. This position is responsible in assisting and prioritizing bid calendars with specific contract strategies and plays an integral part in driving OhioHealth supply cost to Top 25th percentile of national best practice bench marks. This position will manage and lead negotiations for specific portfolio segments within the OhioHealth contract portfolio. The position will provide mentorship, development opportunities and on going training for Contract Analyst associates. The Portfolio Administrator will provide input for, and participate in, the formulation of policy which aligns with Strategic Sourcing plan; administer and execute contracts per Corporate Purchasing and Authority Matrix corporate polices, provide leadership to Procurement Services team for vendor sourcing strategies which align with contract initiatives; actively contributes to the achievement of the health system's overall annual strategic plan in accordance with balance scorecard; foster a good understanding of financial interdependencies with Strategic Sourcing outcomes and information systems integration for both clinical and non clinical application and completion of special assignments and projects as required and assigned by senior leadership.
   Minimum Qualifications:
   
   Bachelor's Degree (Required) Bachelor of science Degree in Business, Healthcare or Logistics Aggressive with ability to demonstrate previous negotiation successes Excellent communication and analytical skills (verbal and written) Advanced computer skill set in Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, MS Project and Lotus Notes Good knowledge or principal and practices for vendor management and contract administration 5 7 years healthcare experience in strategic sourcing and Contracting, Procurement and supplier Relations
   
   Work Shift:
   Day
   
   Scheduled Weekly Hours :
   40
   
   Department
   Clinical Category Management
   
   Join us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry
   
   Equal Employment Opportunity
   
   OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find advisers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your adviser job on Zippia to find and recruit adviser candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting advisers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new adviser

   Once you've found the adviser candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new adviser. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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