What should newly graduating school counselors do? The research is clear that six key behaviors will develop and maintain who they are. The professional identity of school counselors is important because of the impact school counselors have on students and the school environment. When school counselors understand their roles, engage in continuous learning after training, gain support from administration, strengthen their advocacy, seek out mentorship and join professional organizations, current research indicates that they are better able to broaden their scope of resources to help and advocate on behalf of the students they serve. This manuscript is intended to inform novice school counselors in particular of six keys to help develop and maintain one's professional identity after graduate training.