Careers Guidance

What is Careers Guidance?

Careers Guidance refers to advice and support provided to help people make decisions about their career paths. It helps people consider their options and make plans to reach their career goals.

Why is Careers Guidance useful?

It is useful for several reasons:

• Helps you explore different career options suited to your interests, abilities and value
• Provides insight into job options you may not have previously considered
• Offers information on education and training requirements for different careers
• Supports with career planning and setting realistic goals
• Gives tips on job searching, applications, interviews and more
• Allows you to make informed decisions about your future career

How can you use Careers Guidance to help?

There are a few key ways you can use careers guidance to help with your career planning:

• Take career assessments – Learn about your strengths, interests, values and personality traits to match with potential careers
• Research occupations – Use guides and databases through guidance services to explore job duties, pay, outlook and requirements
• Talk to a career counsellor – Get expert advice and ask questions about options suited to your situation
• Create a career action plan – Define your goals and the steps needed to realistically attain them
• Practice job search skills – From your resume to interview prep, get help building these skills

Where can you get Careers Advice and Guidance from?

You can get guidance on careers from:

• School career counselors
• University career services offices
• Private career coaches and consultants
• State and local career development centers
• Professional associations and labour organisations
• Online sites like FE Careers
• Job boards with career resources

Benefits of Careers Guidance:

• Find the best career options matched to your needs and interests
• Explores jobs you may not have previously known about
• Gains up-to-date information on career outlooks, pay, and training needs
• Defines actionable steps to reach career goals
• Prepares application materials and develops interview skills
• Allows you to make informed career decisions for your future
• Receives support during career and study transitions