Career Plan
Career Plan
Career planning is essential among people graduating from high school, and
ready to join college. The purpose of this study is to identify effective ways of
assisting Jermel in identifying options for his career, considering his uniquely
personal, and social-cultural context and career plans. In this study, the case
of Jermel is presented, followed by the three stages of the Hill and O'Brien
model is employed. The stages are used in making interventions that can help
Jermel in better career planning, addressing his fears while at the same time
leveraging on his strengths, with the study also presenting the need for
collaboration in counselling, followed by a conclusion.
The Case of Jermel: The Reluctant Post-Secondary Planner
Jermel is concerned about the uncertainties of his career. He lacks clarity
about his interests and goals. He is reluctant to join college as he is unsure
whether he will successfully finish, and is seeking a gap year to have some
time to relax after high school. His current suffering from generalized anxiety
disorder and ADHD makes him uncertain of his future.
There are social and cultural factors that influence Jermel's case. Having been
brought up in a multi-racial family, he does not seem to trust his adoptive
parents whom he thinks that they just want him to join college and move out of
home. As the youngest sibling in his family where others have gone
, successfully through college, he may find it overwhelming to match their
academic success.
As a licensed professional counsellor, I would focus on supporting Jermel to
explore his interests, strengths and values. It would also involve helping him
identify meaningful career goals (American School Counselor Association,
2021). This would include the identification of a career path that is in line with
his interests. It is also essential to note that addressing his current mental
health issues would be vital. Counselling will help make him feel less
overwhelmed and be in a better position to make decisions.
Career Plan
Stage 1: Exploration
The first stage entails exploration, focusing on the development of a
therapeutic relationship that can enable clients to open up about their stories
(Niles, Goodman, & Pope, 2001). The counsellor employs basic helping
skills. This may include active listening, reflections and asking open-ended
questions. Encouraging him to express himself would result in a better
understanding of the challenges he may be facing. The first stage would entail
initial meetings and relationship building. At this stage, there would be a need
to emphasize confidentiality, ensuring that personal information is not
disclosed to third parties. It would also involve exploring their interests and
strengths as well as the barriers and concerns they might be facing (Appling,
Tuttle, & May 2019).
Career Plan
Career planning is essential among people graduating from high school, and
ready to join college. The purpose of this study is to identify effective ways of
assisting Jermel in identifying options for his career, considering his uniquely
personal, and social-cultural context and career plans. In this study, the case
of Jermel is presented, followed by the three stages of the Hill and O'Brien
model is employed. The stages are used in making interventions that can help
Jermel in better career planning, addressing his fears while at the same time
leveraging on his strengths, with the study also presenting the need for
collaboration in counselling, followed by a conclusion.
The Case of Jermel: The Reluctant Post-Secondary Planner
Jermel is concerned about the uncertainties of his career. He lacks clarity
about his interests and goals. He is reluctant to join college as he is unsure
whether he will successfully finish, and is seeking a gap year to have some
time to relax after high school. His current suffering from generalized anxiety
disorder and ADHD makes him uncertain of his future.
There are social and cultural factors that influence Jermel's case. Having been
brought up in a multi-racial family, he does not seem to trust his adoptive
parents whom he thinks that they just want him to join college and move out of
home. As the youngest sibling in his family where others have gone
, successfully through college, he may find it overwhelming to match their
academic success.
As a licensed professional counsellor, I would focus on supporting Jermel to
explore his interests, strengths and values. It would also involve helping him
identify meaningful career goals (American School Counselor Association,
2021). This would include the identification of a career path that is in line with
his interests. It is also essential to note that addressing his current mental
health issues would be vital. Counselling will help make him feel less
overwhelmed and be in a better position to make decisions.
Career Plan
Stage 1: Exploration
The first stage entails exploration, focusing on the development of a
therapeutic relationship that can enable clients to open up about their stories
(Niles, Goodman, & Pope, 2001). The counsellor employs basic helping
skills. This may include active listening, reflections and asking open-ended
questions. Encouraging him to express himself would result in a better
understanding of the challenges he may be facing. The first stage would entail
initial meetings and relationship building. At this stage, there would be a need
to emphasize confidentiality, ensuring that personal information is not
disclosed to third parties. It would also involve exploring their interests and
strengths as well as the barriers and concerns they might be facing (Appling,
Tuttle, & May 2019).
