KVS AGRA REGION

Career Guidance

and

Counselling

Designed By : MPS Gautam,

LIBRARIAN

KV AFS Chandinagar

CAREER COUNSELLING FOR CLASS X

Career counselling and career guidance for 10th class is the need of the hour. Students who are confused about their stream selection can go for career counselling. Career counselling for 10th class students is extremely important as today’s youth are tomorrow’s future. 

“Padhega India tabhi toh badhega India.” 

Class 10th is the most important and confusing crossroad of your career. A right decision can help you blossom in your career. And if you make the wrong choice, you will have to face the consequences for the rest of your life. 

MISTAKES MOST OF THE STUDENTS MAKE WHILE CHOOSING THEIR CAREER

1. FOLLOWING THE CROWD / FRIENDS
2. PARENTAL PRESSURE/SOCIETAL

PRESSURE

3.LACK OF KNOWLEDGE

• Science is the most popular and favourite career option for the majority of the parents and students. 

• Commerce is the second most popular career option after science. If you love numbers, finances, economics etc., then Commerce is the best option for you.

• Nowadays arts/humanities are very high in demand and more and more students are opting for it. 

Right career advice and guidance at the right time can do wonders for you. It is very important to consult an expert in the field. A Career Counsellor can help you decide what to choose after 10th. 

IDENTIFY THE RIGHT

CAREER CHOICE

WHY IS IT A DIFFICULT DECISION ?

Today, students are faced with numerous options and several courses all of which look almost equally lucrative and interesting. This wide range of courses available today have further complicated the decision making process for the students. Gone are the days when a career as an engineer, doctor, chartered accountant and in other such core fields was the only good career opportunity. Students today have far more options available to them as compared to the ones a few years back. They are far more open to experimenting with new fields and are building careers as graphic designers, professional photographers and many other such fields that were completely unheard of a few years back.

WHAT TO DO AFTER 12th?

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If you are a Class 12 student, you will also have to deal with one interesting but really nagging question, i.e., ‘What to do after Class 12?’ While many Class 12 students might have already decided what they want to do after Class 12, there are many other students who are still confused and undecided about the future they want to build.

Irrespective of which category you fall under, the decision about what to do after Class 12, is a critical one. In this article, we will explore career options available to Class 12 students after their Board exams.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT GRADUATION COURSE?

Deciding the right course for graduation seems like an impossible decision to take. To take the first step toward choosing the right course after 12th you must first know what options are available to you and which ones are best suited to your interests. Some of the major points that students should factor in while deciding upon the best course for them are as follows –

• YOUR INTERESTS
• UNDERSTANDING OF THE COURSE
• FUTURE PROSPECTS

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1. YOUR INTERESTS

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The first thing that you must consider while deciding the graduation course is your interest and passion about it. Having mental clarity about, what you want to do in future and how interested are you in a particular field, will go a long way in helping you decide your graduation course. For instance, if you are interested in archeology but have interest in chemistry, then Art restoration or Museology might be a good career option for you.

2. UNDERSTANDING OF THE COURSE

Before you decide which course to pursue, it is also important to understand what a course entail and what all does it cover? There are many ways to gather important information about the graduation course you are planning to take up. The most convenient and obvious would be to talk to your seniors, siblings or parents. People who are working in the fields that are similar to your interest will be able to guide you the best. Alternatively, you can also find relevant information on the internet or consult a Career Counsellor.

3. FUTURE PROSPECTS

Another major factor to consider upon deciding a college course is its future prospects. Especially, if you are considering going for some new or off-beat courses, it is essential to understand the job and further study prospects that it holds. Going for a course that matches your interests is great but you should also be mindful of the future prospects that it offers.  One of the major questions that you should try to answer is, 'What are the career opportunities available after the course?' Also, look for, what prospects are available for higher studies in the field.

� Factors to Consider

Do:

• explore a number of careers and majors
• get involved
• Get advice from people in your target occupation
• follow your passion

Don’t:

• focus on a major just to get a career out of it
• select a major just because it is “cool” or seems to promise prestige
• let someone else push you into a job
• Assume that you have it all figured out

Knock ‘Em Dead in a Job Interview

• The examples you give of your past experiences is critical.
• Be able to show how past experiences relate to this opportunity.
• Résumés are important in getting you an interview in the first place. Make yours organized and clear.
• Prepare for the interview: research your prospective employer.
• Anticipate what you will be asked and practice interviewing.

• Ask appropriate job-related questions.
• Keep your cool. Remember, employers are looking for competent people with whom they want to work.

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Factors Affecting Career Choices

• Interests
• Skills
• Aptitudes
• People skills
• Experience
• Family traditions

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• Personality

Where to Go for Help

• Career center
• Faculty
• Upper-class students
• Student organizations

Building a Resume

• Put contact information at the top.
• State an objective if appropriate.
• List education to date.
• State accomplishments succinctly using action verbs.
• Separate work experience related to your major from other work experience.
• Include interests you want to talk about—they are often used to begin an interview.

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