{"id":17738,"date":"2020-01-07T12:19:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T12:19:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/?p=17738"},"modified":"2021-08-25T09:35:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T09:35:37","slug":"why-it-is-important-to-meet-a-career-counsellor-before-a-student-decides-a-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/why-it-is-important-to-meet-a-career-counsellor-before-a-student-decides-a-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Why it is important to meet a Career Counsellor before a student decides a career?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Deciding your career at a young age is very <strong>challenging<\/strong>, if not impossible. Everyone has their own aspirations and these have to be matched with parents\u2019 ambitions and peer-pressure. There is an inevitable conflict of interest that arises here.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong>Besides, students aren\u2019t even aware of the several career opportunities that have emerged in the last few years. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In fact, in a recent<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatoday.in\/education-today\/news\/story\/93-indian-students-aware-of-just-seven-career-options-what-are-parents-doing-wrong-1446205-2019-02-04\">career-counselling study<\/a><\/span>, <span style=\"color: #000000;\">it was found that a whopping <strong>93%<\/strong> of students were aware of just career options, though there are at least 200 avenues available to them. It is no surprise then that students end up making the wrong career move thereby burying great potential, welcoming stress, performing poorly, and leading a very unsatisfied and uneventful professional life.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Wouldn\u2019t it be helpful to be able to talk to someone who listens to all sides of the story and provides you with <strong>career choices<\/strong> that are meant for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">Career Counselling is your answer!<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">The business environment is fast-changing, newer technologies are disrupting existing structures and there is more! Hence, choosing a career for life has become all the more important and <strong>85%<\/strong> of students aren\u2019t even equipped to make a decision. Thus, the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/when-is-the-right-time-to-visit-a-career-counsellor-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>career counselling<\/strong><\/span><\/a> is being felt now more than ever before. Here are some more reasons why career counselling must drive things forward for Indian students.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">The foundation of a career is usually laid out by the aptitude, interest, and personality of a student. But most students overlook these important factors while deciding their careers. They choose the path taken by friends or suggested by family, which, in many cases, might spell disaster. A career counsellor makes a huge difference here by connecting the dots with an assessment of aptitude, interest, and personality. The students eventually understand where their skills fit most and choose the best option for them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">Most career choices are ad-hoc. Career counselling brings the science there to make it strategic and impactful. After all, it\u2019s your \u201ccareer\u201d. Remember, what Steve Jobs used to say,<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><em>\u201cYour work is going to fill a large part of your life\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">A Career Counsellor reduces and removes the guesswork creating a safe environment for a student.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Often students suppress their choices and obey their parents simply to avoid conflict. However, this is career suicide. A good career counsellor offers them the freedom to share their thoughts and choose the best option after a mutual discussion.<\/span> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24px;\">When Must Career Counselling Take Place?<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">A <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/when-is-the-right-time-to-visit-a-career-counsellor-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">career counsellor<\/a><\/strong><\/span> at the right age can make a huge difference. Right when they enter high school is when most students begin to wonder about the career they would like to be in. It is also the time they are most likely to be influenced into making an incorrect choice by their parents, peers or friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">At this time, a career counsellor can pull students out of their dilemmas, if any or help them address problem areas that seem to be obstacles to their ideal careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24px;\">How to Choose the Right Career Counsellor?\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">It has been found that 86% of students are very concerned about their career and that there is a shortage of 1.4 million career counsellors. Amidst this massive dearth of career counsellors, it is crucial that you work with someone who is effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">The right career counsellors must be able to put the client at ease and to obtain the right information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">They must possess strong research skills and stay updated on what\u2019s new in the education space. This is a highly-required quality, the lack of which, might make them redundant. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">They must know what to assess and how to assess the same. For this, they must be well-aware of several popular assessment tests, especially for students. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Good career counsellors are great listeners, empathetic and well versed with human psychology. It\u2019s highly important for them to understand their clients, their apprehension and preferences, find the best solution and prepare them for that<\/span>. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A good program makes a world of difference. Take<\/span> <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/about-us\">The Global Career Counsellor <\/a><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">program <\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">from UCLA Extension as an example.<\/span> <\/span><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s an all-in-one guide to know about career counselling- from techniques and trends to the best practices. This program enables individuals to hone their skills as a trained career counsellor and assist students in making responsible decisions for their future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 20px; color: #000000;\">If you are looking for career counsellors with the above mentioned qualities, reach out to us today! 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