The first two presentations were great. There were a few things I enjoyed from each
presentation. The elementary group was
fun particularly because of the age group it was intended for. It was neat to look back and think about what
I would have thought when I was younger.
The guest speakers are the part I remember the most! What I liked about the higher education group
was the use of narrative therapy. I
think that it was a neat idea to include in a workshop, as most school
counselors may not think of using that. I
also liked the inclusion of FOCUS 2.
There
are a lot of skills needed to find a job.
If you’re someone who has worked for the same company for awhile, you
may not know the range of skills needed from building a resume to interviewing. It can be a daunting journey. It’s also a part-time, or possibly full-time,
job to search for jobs. As I have mentioned
before, hunting for jobs has changed over the decades. Some employers still like people to apply in
person, but very many are now requiring applicants to apply online. Another set of skills that take practice are
interview skills. Many factors go into a
successful interview: proper attire, eye contact, poise and composure, ability
to sell yourself, and explain what one can offer to the company as well as what
one expects in return. I have practiced
for interviews before with family and friends because it’s important to be
prepared for those tough questions.
Some of
the information listed in the charts of table 11.1 and 11.2 are
surprising. One thing is the fact that
extracurricular activities are listed last.
When I was in high school, we were told to participate in a lot of them because
colleges placed a large emphasis on them in their application process. I don’t totally agree with it; it was just surprising
to see it deemphasized.
In
regards to Chapter 16, I think it’s sad that programs are not evaluated on a
regular basis. Schools and even
companies are constantly making difficult cuts.
So it’s important that things are worth the money and investment. If a program isn’t working, there’s no point
in continuing to dump money into it. There
should be an emphasis on collecting data on the effectiveness of these
programs.
Brown, D. (2012). Career information, career counseling, and career development
(10th ed.). New York: Pearson Education, Inc.
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