Are you a spreadsheet warrior or a byte Ninja? If you’re both, but cannot decide upon your ultimate calling, then there’s a solution. A solid career counselling session could unlock your skills, insights and clear confusion. Perhaps, you’re meant to work remotely from an enviable location. Or, you may discover that you’re meant to be a corporate honcho after all!
This blog explores the how’s and why’s of university career counselling.
Why Professional Development for Students Matters
Your university or college will make you a domain expert. But the real deal is the workplace. Professional development is your guide into the real-world basis your skill sets to drive your career, beat challenges, learn new things and create a wow factor in any organisation. Professional development gives an insights into new-age skills, what’s trending and opportunities to expand your knowledge.
Here’s the impact of professional development:
- Shine Through: Any student with hands-on experience like a short internship, volunteering stint or even a certification course indicates his ambition to learn and grow. That’s a thumbs-up for prospective employers who’re looking for candidates with genuine drive and openness to constant skilling.
- Boosted Confidence: You’re more self-aware and confident. That’s a plus for prospective employers.
- Road to Success: This is the stepping stone to your aspirations and future success. You get better and faster roles thanks to your keenness to upskill and constant upgrades. For the employers and organisations it’s a win as the skill gap gets narrowed with a genuine and talented hire.
Dos and Don’ts
- Attend webinars, career fairs, read newspapers, talk to your professors and keep tabs on new industry trends.
- Create an online presence.
- Identify futuristic skills and learn them.
- Build a professional resume that showcases your skills and any internship.
- Network and reach out to your seniors, mentors and follow up politely.
Don’ts
- Don’t ignore messages from recruiters or take a long time to respond.
- Be humble and polite during your interview or any other form of communication.
- Never exaggerate about your skills.
- Be mindful of what you post on your social media profile.
- Never compare yourself to anyone.
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DID YOU KNOW?
- According to Infoyoungindia, India’s career counselling in 2024 gave a thumbs up to soft skills development, including interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and teamwork.
- Micro credentials are the new gold standard of learning and 96% students believe that it makes them stand out for employers.
- A report by Industry Research says approximately 56% undergrads are taking career counselling in their first academic year at college.
What’s the role of University Counselling?
You meet and discover yourself from a deeper perspective. That’s the essence of university counselling, which unlocks your strengths, weaknesses, new skills and navigate the ‘right career choice’ chaos.
Amid the drama and confusion of ‘making it’, counsellors double up as mentors who open doors to the real world at
Amity University Noida. In the end, counselling helps students decide their future path and also creates higher employability.
Herte’s the impact of career counselling:
- Clarity- There’s less confusion and more clarity on a direction.
- Develop- Job ready skills like sharp communication, empathy, leadership, risk management, innovation and analytical thinking.
- Explore- Exposure to emerging industries and diverse futuristic roles.
Opportunities-
Job Skills Guidance
Job skills get your foot through the door of new career opportunities and beyond. Students identify, develop and ace skills that are desirable for organisations and real-world success. Whether it’s about tech prowess or sharpening communication to sell a product, university mentors guide students through the process.
Here are some ways to sharpen job skills:
- Master Communication: Verbal and written skills can be honed through active listening, writing resumes, reading relevant information and attending workshops/webinars.
- Upskill: Attend online courses, certifications and boot camp to understand and map industry trends.
- Practice mindfulness: Meditate, practices deep breathing and controlling emotions are some powerful ways to combat pressures and challenges at work.
Amity Differentiator
- Learning the language of Industry– Industry aligned curriculums that keep you ahead on trends, futuristic skills and roles.
- Diverse Student Body- With students from various parts of India and abroad, the campus culture is diverse, providing a rich environment for social interactions and cultural exchange.
- Networking– Networking allows professionals to connect with industry leaders and reach heights in their chosen profession. These include expert led webinars, mentoring by industry giants.
- Placements– Get frequent reboots, technological mastery and soft skills training.
Conclusion
Choosing a career isn’t an easy thing. But help is always at hand for those who look for it. Just ask!
