how to prepare students for the next steps after school rema menon counselling point
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How to prepare students for the next steps after school
Rema MenonCounselling Point
Life is full of choices.
Interests, Ability,Aptitude,Personality,Values,Economic factors.
Life is full of choices.
Interests, Ability,Aptitude,Personality,Values,Economic factors.
What does this signify?
Life is full of choices.
Interests, Ability,Aptitude,Personality,Values,Economic factors.
SELF AWARENESS
Hobbies Activities Subjects Interests Values
SELF AWARENESS
Hobbies School
Activities School
subjects Interests Values
What are your strengths?
What are your capabilities and talents?
What are your interests?
What is your personality type?
Making Career choices
• Self understanding• Understanding the world of
work• Developing career alternative• Career Planning and
preparation
Making Career choices
• Self understanding• Understanding the world of
work• Developing career alternative• Career Planning and
preparation
TOOLKIT FOR CAREER EXPLORATION
Prepare a Portfolio Jot down academic strengths Leaderships initiatives Sports Hobbies/ Interests Community Service Clubs Religious Values
• Reflect• Analyze• Strategize• Prioritize• Plan
Points to Ponder
Be aware that change is life’s
universal constant
Set realistic goals Make a flexible plan Prepare a ‘Plan B’ Learn to adapt to change
Psychometric tests Career Fairs Institutional visits Discussion with people from
different careers Internships Magazines and Internet
Facilitate Career Exploration
Components of Career Info•Definition of the career•Aptitude and interests required .•Path and progression•Market needs•Future prospects
Upcoming Educational Fairs - USA
• US Education Group - 18th Oct
2014 - Movein Pick Hotel, Dubai
• Linden Tours - 21 Oct 2014 –Shangri La Hotel, Dubai
Other Upcoming Educational Fairs
• NAJAH – Abu Dhabi – 28 to 30 Oct
2014 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center
• International Education Show -11 to 13
Feb 2015 -Expo Center Sharjah
Other Upcoming Educational Fairs
• GETEX – Dubai – 15 to 17 April 2015 Dubai Convention and Exhibition Center
• GETEX – Abu Dhabi –22to 24 April 2015 Beach Rotana Hotel
Upcoming Educational Fairs - UK
• EDUKEX – Abu Dhabi – 3rd Nov 2014 Le Royal Meridian Hotel
• EDUKEX – Dubai – 4th & 5th Nov 2014 Dubai World Trade Center
Upcoming Educational Fairs - Canada
• Study in Canada Fair – Abu Dhabi
9th Nov 2014 - Le Royal Meridien Hotel
• Study in Canada Fair – Dubai
11thNov 2014 - Shangri La Hotel
“Passion is something that is cultivated.” (Curiosity+Engagement) x time = Passion. - Cal Newport
Whatever the mind can
conceive and believe,
it can achieve.
