Exploring Career Counselling Techniques

What is the primary goal of career counselling?

• To assess personality traits for job suitability.

• To create a resume for job applications.

• To help individuals make informed career decisions.

• To provide financial advice for career choices.

Name one technique used in career counselling.

• Job shadowing

• Resume writing workshops

• Interest inventories

• Personality tests

How can personality assessments aid in career counselling?

• Personality assessments eliminate the need for any skills training.

• Personality assessments aid in career counselling by aligning career paths with individual strengths and interests.

• Personality assessments are only useful for personal relationships.

• They provide a definitive answer for job selection without further evaluation.

What role does goal setting play in career counselling?

• Goal setting is primarily about financial gain.

• Goal setting is only useful for personal development.

• Goal setting eliminates the need for career exploration.

• Goal setting provides direction, motivation, and a framework for decision-making in career counselling.

Describe the importance of active listening in counselling sessions.

• Active listening is only necessary for the therapist's understanding.

• Active listening is primarily about taking notes during the session.

• Active listening is important in counselling as it builds trust, validates feelings, and encourages open communication.

• Active listening can lead to misunderstandings between the client and therapist.

What is the difference between informational interviewing and job shadowing?

• Job shadowing is primarily for networking, while informational interviewing is for skill development.

• Informational interviewing involves hands-on training, while job shadowing is a formal interview process.

• Informational interviewing is for gaining insights, while job shadowing is for observing work in action.

• Informational interviewing is a type of job shadowing that includes a formal assessment.

What are some common barriers clients face in career counselling?

• Strong family support

• Common barriers clients face in career counselling include lack of self-awareness, fear of change, financial constraints, limited access to resources, and societal or familial pressures.

• Excessive job offers

• Overconfidence in job skills

Explain the concept of career adaptability.

• Career adaptability is the ability to adjust one's career path in response to changes in the work environment and personal circumstances.

• Career adaptability is the process of finding a job without any changes in personal life.

• Career adaptability refers to the skills needed for a specific job role.

• Career adaptability is the ability to choose a job based on salary alone.

How can technology be integrated into career counselling?

• Avoid using any online resources

• Conduct in-person sessions exclusively

• Use paper-based assessments only

• Integrate online assessments, virtual sessions, AI recommendations, and online resources.