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Career Advisors
A Valuable Resource
Career advisors in simple terms are people (or organizations) that help
you map out your career.
This is closely tied to the career
development approach in the getting
started section of this website.
But instead of you creating your
career development plan on your own, you hire a professional to assist
you.
Job mentors can be a great resource in your employment quest.
An expert
in the job hiring process, these individuals can help you learn about
different types of careers and what skill sets, training and knowledge
is needed to enter a particular career.
Career planners may often be able to provide student or employment
resources and advice about educational opportunities to help you find a
chosen career.
Let's be honest, searching for a job (and finding one) is a stressful
time. For some, getting in touch with a career advisor is a
wise choice.
Career coaches can boost mid-career job seekers; and through
organization and the help of coaches, you can manage a smooth career
change.
Here are some tips when
seeking a career advisor:
Talk to them
- Sounds easy enough. Discuss the
thoughts and ideas that are going through your brain.
- This helps to bring about a more clear
understanding of what you are looking for.
Ask
"yourself" questions
- If you get stuck doing step one, as yourself
the most difficult question that someone else could ask you.
- Then answer them. The quality of the questions
you ask equals the quality of the conclusions you draw.
Practice
giving advice on job hunting to someone else
- Kind of a different spin, I know, but when you
start getting into the thought process of what a counselor may ask you,
you might have a better understanding of what you want.
Believe in
your ability to make positive change in your life
- You can’t receive constructive help until you
believe that you’re coachable.
- As always, believing in yourself is half the
battle.
Most people in this profession will assist in helping you uncover which
occupations are in high demand and best suited for you.
Like everything else in this website, use this job tool in combination
with other strategies (such as job search strategies, career
development and recruitment agencies).
One golden rule about professional career advisors. Make sure they have
your best interest in mind...and not a company they might represent.
For addition assistance such as the career counselor section here, you
may want to check out the headhunters,
recruiters
and the employment
agencies sections as well.
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