{"id":5664,"date":"2024-09-12T14:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/?p=5664"},"modified":"2024-09-12T14:41:02","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T09:11:02","slug":"career-counselling-importance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindler.com\/blog\/career-counselling-importance\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is career counselling an urgent need for students today?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I want to ask you a question, try to answer it as honestly as possible \u2013 Do you really want to study the subjects you have chosen\/or the job you are currently pursuing? If your answer is yes, I am happy for you. But if your answer is no, don\u2019t be surprised, you are among the 85% of the people who also feel like you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We seek advice for each and everything in our day to day lives \u2013 what to wear, which phone to buy, what to watch, where to go to hang out…then why not seek guidance for such a crucial decision of our lives \u2013 Career Choice?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another problem that we commonly face is the level of awareness about the various new-age careers \u2013 which is severely low. Ironically, career counselling as a field is still not majorly accepted and appreciated,\u00a0 even though there is a huge need for it. Most of the developed countries have a strong structure for career guidance, at school and a professional level, which helps an individual decide their further course of action. It is high time that India recognizes the importance of career counselling, not only for the students\u2019 career development but for the nation\u2019s development too!<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, let me list down certain pressing issues which highlight the urgency of developing and accessing career guidance among the youth:<\/span><\/p>\n

According to The Guardian<\/a>, \u201cabout 600 million people,\u00a0 more than half of India\u2019s population, are under 25 years old; no country has a higher number of young people”. Hence, there is a dire need for this youth to be guided and led on a career path that is right for them. Just imagine, if this force were in the field of their choice or based on their skills, no one can stop us from walking towards the path of a developed economy.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, Mindler conducted a survey on more than 10,000 students. The findings indicate that 93% of students were aware of just 7 career options while there are more than 250 career options available at present, in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given this information, do you think in such a scenario, people are pursuing careers that are right for them? The obvious answer is stark, NO!<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s the solution? It\u2019s simple, career counselling. Consider this, whenever you are trying to learn something new, for instance,\u00a0 baking a cake, would it not be easier to do it with someone guiding you on the side rather than you learning to do everything on your own? \u00a0 Career counselling is very similar when it comes to making career choices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is career counselling<\/b><\/h2>\n

Career counselling is the process where a career expert helps a student.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Career Counselling is a process that focuses on helping one understand one\u2019s own self, as well as work trends, so that one can make an informed decision about career and education. Career Counselling helps manage a diverse range of problems such as low concentration levels to poor time management, trust issues with family to non-agreement between parents and children on which career to choose.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Career Counselling Process<\/h2>\n

The career counselling process<\/a> involves taking a psychometric assessment and then meeting a qualified career counsellor.<\/b><\/p>\n

You will take an assessment that will help you assess your current interests, aptitude, emotional quotient, personality characteristics and orientation style. Once you have taken the assessment, you can meet a career counsellor to plan further. A career counsellor is an expert who will help you understand and solve your career problems. He\/She will listen to you, will help you understand your report and will provide you with updated information about various careers. The counsellor, with you, will help you develop a framework with specific plans to achieve your career goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Aptitude – Why is it important and how is it assessed?<\/h3>\n

One of the key elements in career counselling is aptitude. We may have a number of interests but we may not have the aptitude for it. Aptitude refers to your current skill set and based on that your ability to learn specific skills.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mindler Aptitude test measures a set of 10 different aptitudes (such as numerical, verbal, spatial, creative etc.). These are timed tests that assess your ability based on specific questions under each aptitude.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Benefits of Career Counselling: Why is it important to choose the right career path:<\/h3>\n

No one is born all-knowledgeable and each one of us requires guidance at some point in our life, at personal and professional levels. It makes us more aware, allows us to learn from others\u2019 experiences, and helps us make a well-informed decision.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the case of making career choices, Career Counselling is one way that can provide the student with constructive guidance and be helpful in multiple ways:<\/span><\/p>\n

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