Investment in Career Counselling Services

Written By Seema Nagar

A lot of students these days are fighting mental health problems like stress, anxiety, and even depression. I met one such student a couple of weeks ago. He was having frequent panic attacks, and the sole reason
was his career choice. He wasn't able to cope with the subjects he had opted for and felt left behind in school when all his peers were scoring well while he barely passed.

Concluding with the first session, I realized that he would have done much better at a different stream, as his strengths and interests were entirely different. This decision led to a waste of parents' money on different classes, time, as well as energy.

Parents hesitate to invest in career guidance services fortheir children, assuming that they will figure it out on their own, or one should go with the science stream only. They assume that their children will naturally gravitate towards a certain career path or that they will be able to make informed decisions based on the information they find online. However, this is often not the case. At this tender age, without proper guidance and support, children may struggle to identify their strengths and weaknesses, explore different career options, and make informed decisions about their future.

However, this decision can end up costing them more in the long run. This results in frustration,
additional expenses, and delayed graduation. On the other hand, career counseling can provide childrenwith a sense of direction and purpose. It can help them understand their strengths and how they can apply them in the work force.

It can also help them identify areas for improvement and develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen career path. This can lead to better job prospects and higher salaries in the future, which can be a significant return on investment for parents. Investing in career counseling can help children make moreinformed decisions and save parents money in the long run.

About Seema Nagar
Seema Nagar is a Career Counsellor, IELTS, and SAT Trainerwith twenty-five years of experience in education and Training. She has helped many students in identifying and pursuing the right career aligning with their passion and aptitude. Seema Nagar has completed a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and English, a Master of Arts (MA) in English, and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in English from Himachal Pradesh University.
Apart from this, she holds a Certification in Global CareerCounselling from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Green Belt Certification from Global Career Counselling from University (UCLA Extension),
and IELTS Train the Trainer certification from the British Council. She has been conducting training for teachers and students on behalf of ‘Newspaper in Education (NIE) (Times of India Group) and has trained ex-pat executives in the English language, conducted seminars and multiple soft skills sessions with
various corporate and Schools.