Category: Career Guidance

Unlike what several people think, many skills that are essential for employment are already within us. They are not specific skills learnt at school or at work, but ‘transferrable skills’ which we have learnt through life. These skills are developed … Read more

Several factors affect one’s decision to return to education after a long period away from studying and “school”. Moreover, since it is not the traditional route of furthering one’s studies straight after compulsory schooling, some challenges are faced by those … Read more

If you are going to make a career change, you need to plan things well in order for this decision to be for the better. Below you will find a few tips on how to make this important decision as … Read more

Want a complete change in your career? There are various reasons why you would reach this decision. Life circumstances might lead you to have to seek alternative career paths as the present job no longer fits your life. You might … Read more

Another core responsibility of the career guidance practitioner, which is essential to look into, is empowerment. Everyone has their personal and practical strengths, but many are unaware of them or are too self-critical to see them. Soft skills, … Read more

During the previous blog, the focus was placed on provision of information as a main aspect of career guidance. Another main responsibility of the guidance practitioner is advising. Through career advice, the practitioner assists the client to understand … Read more

Guidance is multifaceted and in the next blogs we will have a look at the main aspects of this role.  A primary element of career guidance is the provision of information. Although this is taken for granted, it is … Read more

Many of us have been in academic and career crossroads in our life. It starts from early adolescence and ends when we’re… well, never! However, have we ever considered getting some support in order to make these transitions easier? This … Read more