ICS Career GPS : Career Counselling & Career Guidance Online

Career counselling is nothing but helping people to make their decisions to build, change or enhance their career for a bright future. Career counselling for students is a vast field in a country like India. It conducts sessions for those who want to pursue a career after the 12th class. Then there are people who are looking for work. Career guidance brings out the potential and skills of the student in what he wants to be in the future. The main goal of counseling is to motivate students to pursue higher-level goals. It shapes the students to take the right decision and removes the fear about their careers. In today's highly competitive world people are losing hope to survive on this earth due to various reasons like a large population, stiff competition, and many difficulties children face, but gradually Students are realizing that they want to make a career, they are passionate. However, most of the students are unable to recognize this passion, and for this reason, the most re...

Deciding on a career path is a complex process. In finalizing an option, it is important to consider the students' current values, interests, skills, and preferences. Along with these considerations, the capacity and potential of the students should never be overlooked. When students try to find their career option, they face many problems like: Find a perfect fit Understand their desires Fear of failure Lack of awareness about curriculum and career Peer pressure, etc This is when a career counsellor comes into play. A free career counsellor understands the interests and aspirations of the students, analyzes their abilities, and accordingly suggests them a suitable career path. Procedure to be followed while advising students to choose career options Career counsellors can follow this process to understand the thought process of students and suggest them a suitable career: Identify their interests A person enjoys his work more when he likes what he does. Th...

Welcome to the present and future of career counselling. Taking inspiration from Finland's strong education system, we need to provide autonomy to our teachers and counsellors who can then adapt their service to the needs of our students. According to the World Development Report, a strong​​​​​​​​​​​​system to move towards innovative learning is micro-level systemic knowledge interventions. This means new pedagogical methods, digital technologies to enhance learning, and strategies to keep all stakeholders motivated. One of the most interesting innovations mentioned in this report is the development of career counselling . What does the future of career counselling look like? The present and future are digital: Mobility, accessibility, and flexibility are key if anything is to succeed with students today. Career counselling is about helping a 16-year-old decide what his future might be. With so much development and advancement in technology, advising students has become very system...

With the increasing number of career options, career counselling has become an essential part of people's lives. Students who have completed class X are often unsure about what to do next. This indecision may be due to social pressure, lack of parental guidance, multiple career options, ignorance of individual potential, etc.; Career counsellors can help with these issues. Although career counselling is necessary for people of all ages, it is most beneficial for teenagers only. Apart from students, career counseling also helps employees who have already chosen a career but are unhappy with it. These people are redirected toward their goals and informed about their professional orientation. Career counselors also connect students with experts who serve as role models to encourage and positively reinforce students. Because factors like life satisfaction, self-efficacy, happiness, etc. are related to job satisfaction, so much importance is given to career counseling. Online  career...

Before answering this question, we need to know what is professional career counselling. Is it different from career counseling? The answer is yes; there is a difference between career counseling and professional career counseling. And the big difference is because of the person who is giving the advice. Anyone, even your parents or friends can do career counseling but it will not be considered professional career counseling. You may be wondering how. It is very easy to give career counseling to those who know you. If someone knows about your strengths and weaknesses, they can guide you toward the career path that might be best for you. But sometimes it happens that no one in the know is able to give you the right guidance. For example, if you want to know which stream is good; Science or Commerce after the 10th Board Exam? Your parents may favor the science stream. Why? As a parent, they have this mindset that the science stream is better than the commerce stream. Parents usually thin...

Career counselling to the students is like a map to a tourist as a traveler understands the route before planning a destination. Students, who are at the junction to start a career right after their class 12th studies, would need a career map so that they may achieve a specific goal through a clearly defined path. I hope this traveler & student analogy made you realize how important it is to have a well-defined career pathway before you set your feet in the professional world! Many students already have a plan as they know what they want to pursue after 12th & about even PG Course, and also what kind of job they wish to take up after their studies. But most students, who have an interest in almost everything, or sometimes in nothing, like me, often think that they can do anything and want to learn everything, may find it the most difficult decision to make. Students should understand that choosing the right career path is very important as their whole life depends on it. ...

Career Guidance is a counseling program designed to help students choose the right career path based on their educational and professional options. It is a qualitative and quantitative assessment of knowledge, skills, information, and experience to identify available career options. In India, there is limited awareness and information about the various career options available to school leavers. The culture of going to a career counselor is almost non-existent. According to a recent survey, 93 percent of students were aware of less than ten career options like engineering, medicine, law, finance, IT, etc. In contrast, there are more than 250 career options available today. In other words, most students have a very low level of awareness of many career options. Career counsellor needed A free career counsellor or advisor specializes in exploring the skill set and interest level of students and suggesting a balanced solution combining the strengths of both. Career counsellors ...

The foundation of career practice is, in fact, ethics and integrity. These elements are essential to your success as well as the success of your customers. We are governed by a strict code of conduct as career practitioners, which is based on a competency model that defines professional behaviour, interpersonal competence, knowledge of career development, and the need for assessment and referral. The only way to follow ethical practices is to set high expectations for yourself and your clients before you begin work. You can promote established ethics by discussing this topic with your clients ahead of time. As a result, you'll be able to help clients gain credibility and appreciation as well as achieve greater success.  If you are looking for someone who works private, check out ICS Career GPS Global Career Counselling . You will gain credibility and strengthen your relationships with clients and other professionals in your field. Keeping ethics at the forefront of your career pr...

As the world of work continues to evolve, so must the skills of career coaches. To best help their clients navigate the changing employment landscape; career coaches must stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments. Career coaches should be able to help their clients identify career goals, create action plans, and provide support and motivation throughout the job search process. They should also be familiar with a variety of career counselling resources and be able to connect their clients with appropriate services. So, what are these skills? Keep reading to find out! What are career counselling skills? Career counselling skills are the ability to provide guidance and support to individuals who seek career advice or assistance. Career counsellors have a deep understanding of the career options available to their clients and can help them navigate the often-complex process of choosing a career path. Some career counsellors may specialize in a particular industry or fiel...

What is the right time to start career counselling? The question is very complex. If you start too early, students won't take their decisions seriously or change their minds later. There is also a chance that they will be overwhelmed and stressed. You start too late and your options are limited. We, therefore, suggest that students begin the career counselling process when they are in 8th or 9th grade – old enough to understand the impact and importance of a career decision, but early enough to explore their options. There is time to do it. Does it mean all channels will apply for career counselling after the 10th class closes? Once you choose the stream for classes 11th and 12th, that's it. You can't change your mind now? Of course, you can! Over the past decade, awareness of career counselling among students, their parents, and schools has increased tremendously. However, many students either wait for counselling after class 10th or decide without any notice while ...