Know What’s Best For Your Child? The Importance of Career Counselling
In India, even before a child is born, parents start
dreaming about his or her career path. Some parents want
their kid to follow their footsteps, some place their
own unfulfilled aspirations on them, while others expect
their kids to take up a reputable profession. All in
all, career planning talks begin at a very nascent stage
in a child’s life.
Irrespective of what ultimately a parent is able
to provide their child with, every parent wishes the
best for their child. That being said, are all parents
equipped to navigate through the tricky process of
identifying a child’s true calling? The honest answer is
no.
However, there’s no reason to fret. In today’s day and
age, the challenging task of helping students chart out
their career paths can be handed over to dedicated
career counsellors. Let us dive deeper into what career
counselling is all about and why it holds the importance
that it does.
What is Career Counselling?
Education is one of the most crucial aspects of one’s
overall growth and development. Each child’s academic
life involves certain milestone decisions. The 10th and
the 12th grades are landmark years in your child’s life.
Just like every other student, your child will also be
faced with the irony of having a million opportunities
to pursue as career options but on the flipside, he/she
will have an opportunity to make an appropriate
selection from amongst the many available options at a
tender young age.
Not all children are equipped to take all these
important decisions by themselves. Your child may need
the involvement of the elders in his or her life-
parents, teachers, and in today’s times, career or
guidance counsellors. Career counselling is a process
that aims at enabling a child to identify his or her
true passions, interests and skill-set and bring them
together in such a way that the child can convert these
into money-making prospects in the future.
The Importance of Career Counselling
01Helps children find a balance between their interests and their capabilities
Today’s kids have a fresh, spirited and balanced
perspective about their future work-life. They are more
likely to exhibit strong tastes in diverse areas of
interest. You may have noticed that from early on, your
child’s curious mind must have led him or her to explore
hobbies, pursue vocations or develop a penchant for
certain academic subjects. These interests lay the
foundation for your child’s future career.
An inclusive career plan would be incomplete without
taking into consideration your child’s primary
interests. However, it wouldn’t be false to say that
these interests may not always prove to be viable career
options.
Another important aspect of consideration in your
child's career plan is understanding where his or her
true capabilities reside. Your child's potential must be
understood to identify which skills can be honed from a
young age with the aim to be perfected. Career
counsellors offer various tests that help measure a
child's aptitude, which cover essential points like
logical reasoning and soft skills.
02Particularly aids confused kids
Although today’s children are extremely proactive when it comes to them preparing for their future goals, not all kids have the clarity and awareness to chart out a path for themselves. This is another area where career counselling adds tremendous value. Career counsellors are adept at handling the normal confusion and doubts that young adults face. They also have the tact to gently draw out answers from your children about their true calling without overwhelming them - a skill that parents may lack.
03Helps make an informed choice
Career counsellors are experienced professionals in the field of education. They are aware of the pros and cons associated with every profession. They are thus better suited to guide your children and provide them with valuable insights. They help provide students with useful information that has a bearing on their ultimate decision such as the fees involved, potential return on investment, challenges associated with the profession, etc.
In Conclusion
Amongst all the aspects in a child’s life that require a parent’s focus, career planning is perhaps one of the most crucial elements. Therefore, it is best to take the services of an expert when it comes to planning something as important as your child’s career.
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