Careers Counselling

Overview

Key facts

The Careers Counselling course from Warnborough College is aimed at students who have prior experience or training in a related field such as counselling or social work, but will benefit anyone in their own career planning and development.

Effective counselling requires a certain predictive ability that is based on the situation as it really is, which is often not the situation as the client perceives it, or as the client or counsellor would like it to be. One aspect of informed prediction will be, of course, a sound knowledge of the current job market and opportunities, which is an essential part of the Careers Counsellor's professional knowledge. Another aspect of informed prediction will be a realistic assessment of the client?s current and likely future state, which includes attitude, knowledge, skills, experience, interpersonal skills etc.

Aims

• Identification of people and organisations which offer career advice or support and the services they offer

• Improved ability to distinguish successful from unsuccessful careers, and to prepare for anticipated changes in the workplace.

• Skills that will enhance your ability to guide others in the establishment or development of a career.

• Ability to plan and execute an effective Counselling Session

• Understanding and strategies for dealing with the needs of inexperienced young people.

• Identifying and meeting the needs of inexperienced adults or those facing career change.

• Understanding of how and where to find employment in the job market.

• Appreciation of the need to nurture and grow a career and plan for change.