Importance of Career Guidance

Heard of career guidance sessions? Well, a lot of students have heard of such an opportunity but do not give significant importance to it. This is because they have little or no understanding of the importance of career guidance.

In fact, career education must be made mandatory in high schools. It can make or break the future of an individual.

Let’s discuss the process of guidance in detail so that you know if it is worth your time or not:

• Essential for success

Careers advise and career guidance act as a stepping stone for success. In order to let your profession move in the right direction, you must know the path you need to follow. Being ready and having everything pre-planned will make your life simpler.

A lot of students in our country still lack awareness about career guidance. Going to a counselor seems like a waste of time and money. However, for success, it is vital that you get the right advice from the right person.

• Future Planning

For high school students, the future still lies ahead. Students must sit down with parents to discuss before taking the final decision. Planning must start well in advance. And in order to be able to plan right, you need the right guide – including suitable career choices and the preparation for moving towards that field. This way you get ample time to research and prepare yourself.

• Get Clarity on Your Future Goals

Every individual has a goal to achieve in life. What ambitions or targets do you have? Where do you see yourself 5 years from now? The best aspect of career education and guidance provided in schools is that it is objective and strategic. A clear picture of your goal can be created informing you about where you will head and what obstacles you will face on this journey.

After having a brainstorming discussion with the counselor, you should be confident of the fact that the future you are heading for is fun-filled and something that you will be able to stick on for long.

• Make the right choice from a myriad of options

With globalization comes a plethora of career options, thereby it is but obvious for a beginner to get lost. Deciding on an option that is suitable becomes confusing since there are hundreds of courses for a single field. Career counseling/career guidance helps easily clarify all the doubts of a student.

An important thing to remember here is to be wary of malice intentions. There are a number of people who do not want you to succeed and they will be ready to misguide you. Don’t fall into the trap. Whenever an expert gives you guidance related to education and the future, make sure you do your own research and read about it in books or on the Internet.

• Ready to Face the Competition

Your friends may be aspiring to take on the same career path as you. You have to internally compete with your friends before you compete with students from across the globe. How do you come out winning in this competitive world?

A counselor is aware of what’s happening latest in which field and they will help you understand what you should do.

• Information about Ideal Courses in India and Abroad

Do you want to stay in India or go abroad to study? If you wish to stay in India, you may be aware of the market, but if you want to go overseas, you might not have all the information related to that country’s market. You do not know whether the future for that field is growing or diminishing.

Career Advice from an expert is the best way to understand the prospects of an option in different countries.

Do not take the opportunity of counseling or guidance lightly. Always bank on it if you get a chance.

Interested in speaking with an expert career counsellor? Reach out on guideme@univariety.com