{"id":17872,"date":"2020-02-13T12:13:04","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T12:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/?p=17872"},"modified":"2021-01-20T06:12:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T06:12:37","slug":"guidance-beyond-counselling-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalcareercounsellor.com\/blog\/guidance-beyond-counselling-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance Beyond Counselling – 5 Services to Add to Your Portfolio TODAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

Career Counselling<\/strong> has come a long way since its inception. The field in itself is evolving quickly, thanks to the fast-paced world we live in. New technologies<\/strong> are being brought in to existing professions, the art and media boom has given birth to career opportunities<\/strong> which were non-existent ten years back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information is readily available on your fingertips; there is no dearth of opportunities. Surrounded by such overwhelming options, this generation of professionals faces quite a peculiar dilemma, how to make sense of the choices available to them, where to begin, and what path to choose?<\/span><\/p>\n

This is why career counsellors play an important role in a student\u2019s academic<\/a> <\/span>and professional life<\/strong>. With the advent of online courses and certifications, there has been a steady increase in the number of people opting for career guidance<\/span><\/strong><\/a> as a profession. It has now become imperative that counsellors have the right combination of tools, courses and tests at their disposal, which can best guide students through different career crossroads.<\/span><\/p>\n

As per the India Skills Report 2018, around 85%<\/strong> of higher education students are not prepared to make career choices. with the help of technology and proper guidance tools, the count has substantially reduced to almost half. As per the recent India Skills Report 2020, over 40%<\/strong> of students bring out their concerns regarding the ambiguity in the information and the information overload, which in both cases makes it hard for them to understand what to do and how to do. The gap that counsellors need to fill in between students, aspiring professionals, and their dream career is quite evident.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are 5 services, a career guidance counsellor should have in their arsenal, that would set them apart in the marketplace:<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    Invest in Reliable Psychometric Tests<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Owing to the numerous options available today, for many people determining their own likes and dislikes, interests, life goals seems like an insurmountable task. They might not be even aware of their own potential skills that could help them excel in a professional work environment.<\/span><\/p>\n

    In a Psychometric Test<\/strong><\/span>, an applicant answers a series of questions that could be intellectual, logical, numerical, verbal, personality\/skill-based and more. Depending on the type of test taken by the applicant, the results might help bring forth their interests, strong points and areas of development. These tests are widely used and accepted by colleges and many companies worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It is of course not a magic tool that is somehow capable of revealing one\u2019s life purpose. But it will surely give results based on the current strength and weaknesses points of the candidate, their personality, their learning speed, their\u00a0 adaptability in a professional setup<\/strong>, \u00a0and their ability to handle stress<\/span><\/p>\n

    In short, it will provide you with a sneak peek into what a person is really made of.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Benefits of Psychometric Tests?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n