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How do you feel about the probability of multiple career changes for
your client? Then spend time on the following activities:
Ask your client to describe in detail his "perfect career."
Invite her to come to your place of work and observe, participate, ask
questions.
Arrange for him to observe others at work and discuss his
observations.
Encourage her to look ahead twenty years and imagine what her work
will be like.
Talk about what you both feel is important about work. Is it job
satisfaction? Money? Accomplishment?
Identify ideal careers through books such as College Smarts or Career
Smarts(TM), or by working with a career counsellor. Your support can help
your clients create a rewarding, meaningful post-secondary education which
carries them in the direction of their dreams.
From the book College Smarts: The Survival and Success Guide for
Canadian Students, by Catherine Dougan and Dr. Ron Dougan. The Dougans are
psychologists, career counsellors for adults and students, and directors
of The Career Institute of Calgary.
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