Career Counselling benefit

 

How can career counselling benefit you?

If you choose to seek career guidance, there are a number of issues and topics the counsellor may address, depending on what you want to gain from career counselling. Common issues and topics covered in career counselling sessions include:

• Helping you to identify negative thoughts/behaviours so you can change them.
• Working out what career path/role/opportunities would make you truly happy.
• Looking into personal issues that could be impacting your work life.
• Identifying and addressing problems at work that are holding you back.
• Learning to make the most of your skills, attributes and experiences.
• Advice on CV and cover letter writing.
• Assistance with using creative ways to find a job that suits you.
• Realising the importance and impact of your work within your life.
• Formulating a set of attainable goals and a plan of action.
• Taking steps to change your life and become healthier and happier.

What does career counselling involve? 

Meeting with a career counsellor will typically take place in one-to-one sessions where you will be asked a variety of questions about your life plans, career intentions and goals. You can, however, request to take part in group sessions where you can support others and share interests and abilities.

Career counsellors are trained to help with a wide range of work-related issues and will respect your individual needs and values in their approach. Sessions are safe, supportive and completely confidential - providing you with the opportunity to explore your concerns in-depth and put together constructive career plans. 

The content of your sessions will ultimately depend on your situation and what you hope to gain from work counselling. Some areas you may cover include:

Realising your career objectives 

A key aspect of career counselling is helping you to explore and better understand what you want from a career, what interests matter to you personally and what your goals and aspirations are. A career counsellor will also discuss factors that could influence your decisions or affect your goals. Answers to these questions should help to assist you in realising your objectives and what role would be most suited to your situation and needs.