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Strategic Career Planning for Students

Author: Melinda Varhegyi
by Melinda Varhegyi
Posted: May 19, 2017

Of the things that have undergone changes in the 21st century is the workplace. Gone are the days that employers dedicated a large chunk of resources to employee growth and development. Today’s employee is expected to do more, market themselves, use the latest technology as well as find meaningful work that contributes to life-work balance. A young person entering the workforce without any preparation will feel overwhelmed if not lost. This is why it important for students to engage with Career Psychologist Sydney area.

A Career Psychologist will help a student to get prepared, and thrive in the job market through various ways.

  • Using the knowledge available to them, a career development specialist will help a student look at various careers available in the job market. The specialist will go deeper to advise the student on the skills and competencies, and qualifications required for each job and the current trends in a particular industry of interest.
  • Through face to face meetings and conversations, tests and assessments, a career coach will help in matching a student with possible satisfying jobs based on their strengths, weaknesses, passions, skills and competencies. A career coach or psychologist will also give tips on how to capitalize in strengths and work on weaknesses in order to thrive in the job market.
  • At the work place, you need to understand what you define as success. Many people get stuck because they never thought of what success would look like once they start working. A career coach like Career Focus will help you in determining your success at work. A coach will also help you in taking a direction that will get you to your success. In the overall, your success will increase your confidence and help you to thrive.
  • In order to be successful in any career, you need clear goals and objectives even before you embark on any work. With a career psychologist Sydney specialist, defining success is not enough. You will be engaged in developing goals and objectives regarding your career. This includes both short term and long term goals. This calls for you as a student to look at your career or career prospects critically and strategically place yourself at the right places.
  • A career development couch or specialist works as an accountability person. Even though a career psychologist Sydney will walk with you in identifying and selecting your career, setting goals and objectives and identification of the learning opportunities, she also acts as an accountability person. This means that they will check with you from time to time to ensure you are accountable to yourself. Sometimes this will call for tough love or emotional support.

    Why work with Career Focus

  • Career Focus works with students through individualized packages that are tailor made to suit each person. With years of experience, the team has a wealth of knowledge and information on various careers. They are also highly trained to meet all your career needs as a student. So call them today and have a chat on what you need to make it in your career today!

    About the Author

    Career Focus, a well reputed Career Development Sydney and consultancy firm has gained a reputation of being a top player in the field of career guidance.

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