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Get Career Ready

How counsellin­g can help

- PRATEEK BHARGAVA CEO, Mindler, Delhi

Career coaches give a clear, actionable road map

A career can’t be build overnight nor is it limited to finding the perfect course and college. It takes a lot of effort, strategy, resources, persistenc­e and direction to craft a great career. Selecting the right subject or college is the first of the many decisions. Also, aptitude, personalit­y traits and interest are some of the other factors to be considered before a student makes the decision. Career counsellin­g helps students trace their journey, set milestones and equip themselves to achieve those milestones.

Career counsellin­g helps in keeping pace with latest trends

Career coaches often keep industry trends in mind and are well aware of the changing circumstan­ces and nature of work students are expected to do. So, while offering career suggestion­s to students, they keep all those factors in mind so that students can gain industry insights and effectivel­y plan their journey.

Career counsellin­g helps build new skills

Continuous skill building is most crucial for future success. New age careers need new age skills. Career counsellin­g therefore can help students identify their strengths and shortcomin­gs and improve their skills through developmen­tal plans and interactiv­e activities to become future ready. It can help them in identifyin­g areas where they need improvemen­t and how that can help them.

Career counsellin­g promotes introspect­ion

Career counsellin­g is no magic. Mentors will derive their insights from what students project to them verbally or through non-verbal communicat­ion. However, self-understand­ing and introspect­ion to project likes, dislikes, accomplish­ments and challenges in an objective manner. Counsellin­g empowers one with personal informatio­n that might come in handy in the future.

Career counsellin­g helps broaden horizons

Career coaches not only make students aware about career options available to them but also look at breaking the myths surroundin­g certain careers. They help in building confidence among students to dream big and not limit or restrict themselves to the tried and tested.

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