What is Career Counseling?
Students often view career counseling as a “one-stop” activity, instead of as a process. Students can also make the mistake of thinking that a career counselor can choose the “right” major/career for them. So you can imagine the frustration that is inevitable if you are thinking that your counselor will tell you which careers will be most satisfying or those you are best suited for. That’s not going to happen, and it shouldn’t happen. Since you are the one who knows the most about your interests, abilities and personal preferences, YOU need to be the one making this important decision. What happens in career counseling? Career counseling is similar to other forms of counseling. Your counselor will want to learn about you and your interests, your strengths and your values. Other areas of exploration might include your family’s beliefs and values, family expectations of how you are to make your living, and your own ideas about lifestyle, geographical location, or preferred work environme
Career counseling will only be as successful as the work you put into it… Career counseling is the process of self-exploration combined with looking into the world of work. We look at career counseling as a holistic process as your life issues are also a part of your work issues. Integrating them both into the counseling process makes for a well-rounded approach to career development.
