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What are the best ways to assess high school student interests?

This is a very frequently asked question, however, there is no set tool to gauge the interest of students, especially when they are in high school. They are curious and want to experience and explore different things at that stage of life. In order to navigate their interests, it’s beneficial for the student to write about their role models and draw similarities between them. This activity will allow you to see what inspires the student, which is a step closer to the student’s interest and skills.

Are there any assessment tools for children for measuring flexibility and adaptability?

Adaptability is the readiness of the student to adjust their thoughts in order to combat uncertainty. One of the most popular way to measure adaptability and flexibility is through the adaptability scale. It consists of items that are rated on a scale of seven point likert scale, one being the lowest and seven being the highest.

I want to be a career guide. What should I study to become a career counselor?

I can’t recommend what degree one should specifically choose to persuade a career in counseling but from experience, my degree in psychology has been very handy. It has helped me in understanding student’s perspectives and channelising their desires to choose a particular career they want to persuade in the future. The most important tool one must possess is passion.

What is the best job search strategy?

The best way to search for jobs is to keep your social media up-to date, especially LinkedIn. Most organisations use the social media platform to advertise jobs and to look up the applicant’s profile to see if they meet the job criteria. Also, networking is essential. In today’s day and age, this has to be one of the most important tools.

What are the basic things that I should look for in an organisation?

This is a very relative question as everyone’s expectations vary from an organisation. However, make sure it’s a place that will help you learn and grow and enhance your knowledge and skills.

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