Ep 64 - What does an independent career counsellor do?

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What we’re talking about:

I often get asked the question, “Why would students work with you when they get the same thing for free at school?” The honest answer is, because it’s not the same thing. In this episode I go into detail about the career education and resources you get from your school, and explain how what I offer supports students and families in a different way.

2:02 How your careers teacher is like a classroom teacher

The analogy I’m using to explain the difference between what your careers teacher does and what I (and other independent careers counsellors) do, is to compare your careers teacher to a classroom teacher. I explain how they’re the same in that they are both responsible for the education of their entire cohort of students. I list a huge range of tasks that your careers teacher is responsible for to give you an understanding of the scope of work they do.

9:27 How independent career counsellors are like a tutor

Independent career counsellors are like a tutor in that they help support students and families individually with whatever they need to make good decisions for their future. Not all students need an independent career counsellor, but for those that do want some extra support to feel more confident and less anxious about their next step, they can be really helpful.

12:15 What I do to support students that is different from the support you get at school

Listen to me explain how I set up my personalised career counselling sessions and what I provide to help both parents and students feel really confident about their options. I also share how being independent from schools allows me to provide support and advice that doesn’t take into account what the school might prefer you do, from subject choices to tertiary courses and careers.

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My website: https://www.roadmapeducation.com