From Where I Sit

For most career counselors, the first appointment is an opportunity to get to know you, the client and to learn how you have made the major decisions in your life, such as: Did you attend college or post-secondary school? If so, how did you choose where to go? What...

Career counseling is often a misunderstood process.  Somewhat like personal counseling—but not quite—it is sometimes imagined to be a one-session appointment where a career counselor listens to your career and life history and then suggests a specific job that you had...

Career counseling is often a misunderstood process. Somewhat like personal counseling—but not quite—it is sometimes imagined to be a one-session appointment where a career counselor listens to your career and life history and then suggests a specific job that you had never considered before. While this is a very appealing fantasy, it is rarely the case that a counselor can offer such career advice at the first meeting.