Career Counselling

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Career counselling is sought when an individual needs confidential guidance and help about areas of study and possible career movements or changes. If an individual experiences a personal issue about their future and wants to discuss or discover opportunities about their career plans, they can do so with a counsellor. Counsellors are experienced, qualified professionals who understand the difficulties of career choices and can offer appropriate advice to each individual.

This type of support involves meeting with an appropriate counsellor who will ask a variety of questions about your life plans and career intentions. They will also discuss factors that are likely to influence your decisions or that could affect your goals. Answers to the questions will hopefully assist you in realising your career objectives. The sessions also involve setting personal goals and learning skills to allow positive career choices to be made.

A counsellor will ensure you are setting realistic targets for yourself and help you choose a career to suit your expectations and not others. If you experience pressure to enter a career that doesn't appeal to you, you will probably be less motivated in the job role. They will also make sure you have as much information possible about the path you are considering and ensure it suits your personality.

How career counselling can help:

Personal plans of action can be generated

Interests, skills and abilities can be recognised

Educated decisions about future direction can be made

Job search planning

A portfolio of abilities can be created

Graduate employment and availability can be explored

University requirements can be investigated

Available Help

Career counselling can offer sessions on an individual basis, where a personal analysis of your choices are discussed, or as a group where you can support each other and share interests and abilities. Counselling is available at most colleges and Universities around the UK or there are a number of private professionals if you would prefer to deal with your issues away from your college or University.

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