Peer support

Facilitator Guide for Career Support Groups

A facilitator helps people use the time well and leave with a practical next step. The host can create structure without becoming the group’s sole source of advice.

Before the meeting

Confirm the space, accessibility, time, and any technology requirements. Publish the agenda and keep a simple backup plan. Prepare one activity that works even if only a few people attend.

During the meeting

Invite everyone to say what they need and offer a chance to pass. Keep discussions specific. If advice drifts into speculation about an employer or another participant, return to verifiable information and next steps.

After the meeting

Share any public resources discussed and arrange the next facilitator. Check consent before sharing a participant’s contact details or work. Use the peer meeting agenda and check-in worksheet as a starting point.