Post Two-Interview
I did a phone and e-mail interview because she was very busy. I interviewed Mrs. Smith who is a career counselor. My major is sociology and I want to minor in psychology. I am not sure exactly what I want to do but I know I want to be some sort of counselor to help people. So here are the main questions I asked.
*Mrs. Kathy Smith, Assistant Director, Administrative Services Kathy has been a member of the CDC staff since 1979. She graduated with a major in Psychology with an emphasis on Guidance and Counseling. Kathy is the specialist for students interested in careers related to education. She works with students and alumni who are interested in teaching K-12 in both public and private schools. Kathy is also the CDC liaison to the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian program.
What does a Career Counselor Do?
Mrs. Smith usually serves 5 -7 people a day. She is in her office from 10 am - 6pm, so as you can see she has a very busy day. Totally, she sees about 100 - 115 people a month. This is good for her because she loves to meet new people and to help them.
Mrs. Smith provides many services to her clients. She helps people develop resumes, set career goals, and find training programs that can help them advance. She helps people from ages 16 and up and even some 14 year olds. During the interview, all I kept saying to myself was, “Where was she when I wanted a job?”
Mrs. Smith has helped many people find jobs in many different positions. She has found jobs for people in administrative positions and professional careers. She has helped attorneys find law firms, and she’s helped people get jobs in banks, hospitals, city jobs and educational jobs.
So, what kind of communication or questions do you ask or do in your career?
Counselors or other professional career counselors help people make decisions and plans related to life/career directions. The strategies and techniques are tailored to the specific needs of the person seeking help. It is likely that the career counselor will do one or more the following:
Conduct individual and group personal counseling sessions to help clarify life/career goals.
Administer and interpret tests and inventories to assess abilities, interests, and so forth, and to identify career options.
Encourage exploratory activities through assignments and planning experiences.
Utilize career planning systems and occupational information systems to help individuals better understand the world of work.
Provide opportunities for improving decision making skills.
Assist in developing individualized career plans.
Teach job hunting strategies and skills and assist in the development of resumes.
Help resolve potential personal conflicts on the job through practice in human relations skills.
Assist in understanding the integration of work and other life roles.
Provide support for persons experiencing job stress, job loss, and/or career transition.
*Mrs. Kathy Smith, Assistant Director, Administrative Services Kathy has been a member of the CDC staff since 1979. She graduated with a major in Psychology with an emphasis on Guidance and Counseling. Kathy is the specialist for students interested in careers related to education. She works with students and alumni who are interested in teaching K-12 in both public and private schools. Kathy is also the CDC liaison to the American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian program.
What does a Career Counselor Do?
Mrs. Smith usually serves 5 -7 people a day. She is in her office from 10 am - 6pm, so as you can see she has a very busy day. Totally, she sees about 100 - 115 people a month. This is good for her because she loves to meet new people and to help them.
Mrs. Smith provides many services to her clients. She helps people develop resumes, set career goals, and find training programs that can help them advance. She helps people from ages 16 and up and even some 14 year olds. During the interview, all I kept saying to myself was, “Where was she when I wanted a job?”
Mrs. Smith has helped many people find jobs in many different positions. She has found jobs for people in administrative positions and professional careers. She has helped attorneys find law firms, and she’s helped people get jobs in banks, hospitals, city jobs and educational jobs.
So, what kind of communication or questions do you ask or do in your career?
Counselors or other professional career counselors help people make decisions and plans related to life/career directions. The strategies and techniques are tailored to the specific needs of the person seeking help. It is likely that the career counselor will do one or more the following:
Conduct individual and group personal counseling sessions to help clarify life/career goals.
Administer and interpret tests and inventories to assess abilities, interests, and so forth, and to identify career options.
Encourage exploratory activities through assignments and planning experiences.
Utilize career planning systems and occupational information systems to help individuals better understand the world of work.
Provide opportunities for improving decision making skills.
Assist in developing individualized career plans.
Teach job hunting strategies and skills and assist in the development of resumes.
Help resolve potential personal conflicts on the job through practice in human relations skills.
Assist in understanding the integration of work and other life roles.
Provide support for persons experiencing job stress, job loss, and/or career transition.
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