What Is Career Counseling?
Career Counselor
Good career decisions are based on good information. Career counseling is a process of gathering information about yourself, about the local labor market and about strategies for finding and keeping a job. Career counselors provide information and support for action on career-related issues.
Career Counseling Generally Falls Into the Following Categories
- Self-Assessment: Identifying options/solutions to career issues through
- personal interview/counseling session
- self-assessment exercises
- vocational testing
- Career Exploration and Research: Decision making and goal setting based on
- local labor market information
- guidance in conducting additional research
- information on education and training
- referrals to personal contacts for informational interviews
- Job Search Tools: Self- marketing tools and techniques including
- resume preparation
- interview coaching
- kudos letters (letters of recommendation)
- cover letters
- advice on traditional and creative job search strategies and resources
- Career Management: Facilitating career advancement and job satisfaction through
- salary negotiation
- time management
- stress management
- assertive techniques
- communication skills
- trend analysis
- creative problem solving