.What is Career Guidance?
Career guidance is a process that helps a person:
• Understand their interests, skills, strengths
• Explore different career options
• Choose the right course, college, or career path
• Plan future goals step-by-step
It is useful for students, graduates, and even adults who want to change careers.
Why Career Guidance is Important
Many people choose careers because of:
• Family pressure
• Friends’ choices
• Marks only
Career guidance helps avoid this by giving clarity and confidence.
Benefits:
• Reduces confusion 🤯
• Saves time and money 💰
• Improves success and job satisfaction
• Helps in long-term planning
Who Needs Career Guidance?
• Class 8–10 students → Subject & stream selection
• Class 11–12 students → Course & entrance exams
• Graduates → Job, higher studies, or skill courses
• Career changers → New field planning
• Homemakers restarting career → Skill-based options (this can be very useful)
Main Parts of Career Guidance
1️⃣ Self-Assessment
Understanding:
• Interests (what you like)
• Skills (what you are good at)
• Personality
• Values (money, stability, creativity, service)
👉 Usually done through career aptitude tests
2️⃣ Career Exploration
Learning about:
• Different career fields (Engineering, Medical, Commerce, Arts, IT, Govt jobs, Skill courses)
• Job roles
• Required education
• Salary & growth
• Future demand
3️⃣ Decision Making
Choosing:
• Right stream / course
• College or institute
• Entrance exams
• Alternative career options (Plan B)
4️⃣ Career Planning
Creating a roadmap:
• What to study
• Which exams to prepare
• Skills to learn
• Internships / experience
• Timeline (1 year, 3 year, 5 year goals
Types of Career Guidance
🔹 Academic Guidance
• Subject selection
• Course comparison
• College selection
🔹 Career Counseling
• One-to-one counseling
• Emotional support
• Motivation & confidence building
🔹 Skill & Job Guidance
• Skill development
• Certifications
• Job readiness