Written by: Sunabi Pokharel - 25018, Grade X
Posted on: 08 February, 2023
Counseling helps a person in decision-making by providing guidance, moral support, and exploring solutions for problems. A counselor is someone who understands human behavior, their personality and knows how to give the right direction to their thoughts. Similarly, in general term career counseling is a form of counseling focused on helping one understand oneself and work trends so that one can make an informed decision about career and education. Career Counseling helps manage a diverse range of problems such as low concentration levels, poor time management, trust issues with family to non-agreement between parents and children on which career to choose.
So, why do we need career counseling? Everybody requires career guidance at one point in their life. It helps them get insights about themselves, their careers, and what they can do to improve themselves. This can help us choose the right path for building a successful career. Career counselors are experts at assessing the counselee’s aptitude, personality, interests, and other aspects. They use this evaluation to suggest and offer the best career options from all the available and relevant options that one can choose according to their interest and what they are good at. Career Counseling helps provide expert resources and knowledge that a career expert possesses. These resources are essential in helping parents and children make the right decision regarding their career paths.
An individual's career path is unique and may not be what he/she expects or wants. This can make the path rocky and difficult to navigate. Career Counseling helps overcome these challenges by providing the counselee with the insight necessary for making informed choices about his/her career. This confidence gives the counselee greater perspective on how to achieve their goals, which in turn leads to success at work. A Career Counsellor helps students and professionals change their behavioral patterns that affect the quality, quantity, and efficiency of all aspects of their lives. They can help you break the bad habits that have been holding you back in school, college, or work, such as procrastination, lack of research on the latest developments in your career path, and emotional or mental health neglect. Getting a clear picture of your career goals is essential for a successful career, and choosing a career can be difficult. Career Counseling provides parents and children with a platform that allows them to vent out emotions, and provide solutions for their issues.
Career Counseling for students can be provided during their late middle school and high school years. The perfect time to get career counseling is during the ages 13-17 years i.e. 8th standard to 12th standard. This is a time when many changes take place in their life; physical, mental, social, and emotional, such as transitioning from school to college and trying to fit in with peers. It is also the exact age when actual career decisions and choices are made. A person can get help with these decisions by seeking the services of a career counselor who will guide them in the right direction at this time.
Hence, career counseling is something that helps you understand the career options that you have and how to pursue them. It helps students learn about their strengths and weaknesses with regard to their present course or profession so that they can make an informed decision about their future. Career Counseling also provides a platform for you to voice your opinion about what you would like to pursue, as well as discuss any obstacles that may be worrying you.
