Asked by Nandhini Murugesan | 1st of April 2020
career counselling Career decision
Charting a career path in present day scenario has become a challenging exercise. Gone are the days when Medical, Engineering or Civil services were the only options available to aspirants of a good career. Today diverse opportunities across a wide spectrum are available to choose from.More importantly there are scientific tools which make individuals aware of their potential and help align their their career paths. However what is the reality?
Young minds at critical stage in career have often been found struggling making career choices. Directives from parents, peer pressure, lack of self awareness and at times unrealistic vision of desired future life (which may be at cross purposes with personality, interest and skills) infuse high degree of confusion. All this is avoidable as experts are available who can empower individuals through facilitation to embark on potentially satisfying career path.
Seeking guidance when faced with such threats is obviously a logical options for aspirants of a successful career. Hence the need for career counsellors.
Career counselling help us to understand our strengths and weaknesses and then match them with our skills and interest so that we can get the suitable career .It is beneficial for both short_ term and long-term success in professional life. Spending time with a career counsellor enables us to recognize the value as a professional. Career counsellor helps to understand the career options, that they have, and how to pursue them.
So that no one comittes mistake as i did....
As a child I lived dream of my parents..without knowing my skill sets and abilities.. or even nothing more than one option in that field.
Now i realise if i would have got a career counselor during my childhood, and i have known my skills and abilities.. i would have suceeded much earlier.
NutShell....
A career couselor is that fellow, who can help you know your real skills, abilities and show a fair picture of what all one can do to lead a happy, sucessful life.
Career is not only about top listed vacancies - its about happiness, feel good and balanced life. Only a well trained career counselor can give you that.
Well , when we are sick we go to a doctor when we want to learn a new skill we go to a specialist trainer . But when we need to take the most important decision of our life that is choosing a Career, which leads to our job which we spend 30% of our life time on, then isn t it necessary to Consult or consider a specialist opinion or advise before choosing a Right Career for you.
That s how important a Career Counselor is before taking Important Career decisions which could be choosing a Right course and college or considering the higher studies opinion or abroad studies Consultation.
Career coach or counselor helps you decide which is best for you considering all possibilities of future career opportunities , your skills and abilities and what could be right for you.
First, it s important to accept that 90% of the youth need someone who can give them insight into options.
Second, society does help in giving insight but it is at the cost of being biased.
Third, it s proven that if an individual is counseled regular for his career growth then he/she is likely to succeed faster and have a content and satisfactory work life.
Hence, presence and interaction with career counselors is essential at every stage of education and job.