Counselling Skills- Qualities of A Good Counsellor
A true career guide is someone who openly acknowledges when they lack knowledge and actively seeks out information to bridge that gap.
One of the most important qualities of a good career guide is honesty about what they know and don’t know. If they’re unsure about something, they should openly say so and then go find the correct information. The career field is always changing, with new options emerging and old ones evolving. To give students the best advice, a career guide must keep learning to stay updated.
By being honest when they don’t know something, a career guide builds trust with students. Admitting gaps in knowledge and seeking accurate information is far better than giving wrong advice. Actively learning also strengthens a career guide’s skills, making them better equipped to support students effectively.
A true career guide should also have the following qualities:
* Strong communication skills: They need to communicate clearly and effectively with students.
* Good listening skills: They should listen closely to students' concerns and hopes.
* Empathy: They should respect students' feelings and make an effort to understand them.
* Objectivity: Guidance should be free from personal biases or stereotypes.
* Ethics: The focus should always be on what’s best for the student, without any personal gain.
In short, a true career guide is someone who plays a key role in shaping students' futures. They should be knowledgeable, caring, and ethical.
The unique quality of CIGI's career guides, who have been guiding thousands for 28 years, is their commitment to lifelong learning.
Article By: Mujeebulla K.M
CIGI Career Team