Below you will find some real life career advice queries from professional and well educated graduates, adults and students who made enquiries directly to us – how can a career guidance counsellor help these people, what are the steps involved in a successful career guidance session?
‘I am thinking about changing career or job. Would like some career advice on the career world and to see what would suit me.’
‘Career Advice on business college courses and help with University application form.’
‘I am currently studying towards a psychology degree but I am not fully sure what I can actually do with a psychology degree. I initially chose to study psychology with the hope of going on to study counselling but I am not sure what I want to do now. I feel myself that I won’t get high enough grades to do a post grad so I was just wondering what my options are. I like working with children but don’t want to work in a crèche etc. if you could give me some career advice to help me I would be very grateful. ‘
‘I am interested in doing a post grad or masters in and about in the area of social care. I am interested in social science and am looking for career advice on this area and maybe other courses similar to this.’
‘Hi, I have been working with a Telecoms company in Dublin for a little over 3 years. I am feeling at the moment that the travel demands being placed on me now is too much and it’s time for a change. I am considering going back to Education and not necessarily in the field I am currently employed (I’m consider a H.DIP in education) and would like career advice on this or whether it is best for me to look for employment elsewhere. Rgds,’
‘I would like some career advice on what step to next in my career.’
‘I’m considering a change of career and would love some career advice. The career I have in mind is not related to accountancy or business and for that reason, it’s very difficult to know if I should change or what my next steps should be. ‘
‘I am looking to change my current career and I would like to get some career advice on options that exist out there for me.’
‘I have been in working in the fashion industry for the past 6 years and I wish to change career paths – essentially in education. But not sure and don’t want to go take the educational route and decide further down the line that it is not for me. Need some career advice and direction.
‘I need some help here. I am struggling to identify a satisfying career and think I would benefit from some objective career advice and support. I have completed a few psychometric tools (INTP) and have been doing some exercises to refine what I’m suited and interested in. I will provide it upon request. Looking for someone who has broad experience and specialises in this. I would appreciate to get perspective and help to identify suitable employers and roles I might not have considered. I might add I am unemployed but willing to pay for this service’
‘Hello, My name is Diarmuid Haughian, I’m 26 years of age and I am looking for career advice regarding a career change.  At the moment I am working as a receptionist for a Solicitors office and I’m interested in doing a course or going back to college part time. I’m looking for a course that will allow me to continue working as I cannot afford to not work. I’m interested in doing a course in Design/Art and I’ve been finding it quite hard to find a course that suits me and my needs. I was hoping I would be able to get advice on different courses and help me make a right decision. I went to W.I.T and studied Architecture Technology for 2yrs but unfortunately this course was the wrong course for me. Since then I’ve been worried about making the same mistake.’
‘I have made the decision to apply to do a law degree for entry Sept 2011 as a mature student. I am currently considering doing a legal studies FETAC course and would appreciate your opinion on which course would best suit my requirement and possibly increase my chances of being accepted into third level. I am 43 and have raised my children to post primary level and now feel the time is right to pursue my own education. I am well educated and have a keen interest in current affairs, politics and law. I would appreciate any career advice you could offer me and look forward to hearing from you in the near future.’
‘I have been working in retail for over 6 years now and it was not my primary career choice. It has been a successful time for me, learning many new skills that can be used in future employment. However, I would like a career that will need me to use my knowledge gained from my education and will suit my lifestyle and personal interests as well. I would like some career advice on my next step.’
Listening skills, active listening, questioning techniques, paraphrasing, direct reflection, the ability to summarise and keep to a structure. All effective functions of a well delivered career advice session with a client. ‘Effective career guidance helps individuals to apply their knowledge, skills and information to make realistic (for them) choices and appropriate decisions about future options. It offers opportunities for reviewing learning and setting new goals for personal development.’
Information – Advice – Guidance, continually surrounded by Counselling, an ongoing deeper relationship, link related but separate. ‘Career Advising is about ‘helping clients to interpret information, helping client to choose. To benefit from advice, clients must already have a fairly clear idea of what their needs are…..’
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