• Abessolo Marc

This course is aimed at master’s students in psychology who wish to develop their practical skills in career guidance and counseling. The main goal is to acquire the skills and tools needed to effectively guide individuals in their professional journey and career path. At the heart of this course, students will explore a solid theoretical framework, learn to use various tools, and participate in practical exercises of guidance interviews and counseling. These activities are designed to provide a deep understanding of the processes and dynamics of career guidance and counseling, as well as to develop practical skills in applying these concepts. Specific course objectives include knowledge of the foundations of career guidance counseling, understanding of the counseling process and its practical application, and acquisition of essential skills for conducting effective guidance and counseling interviews. Additionally, students will learn to strategically use information within the counseling framework and to assess clients using quantitative and qualitative methods. Special attention will be given to the application of qualitative assessment tools in the context of career counseling interviews. This course is an opportunity for psychology students to master the practical skills needed to become competent professionals in the field of career guidance and counseling. By combining theory and practice, students will be well-equipped to help individuals navigate their professional paths with confidence and expertise.

To acquire practical skills and tools in career guidance and counseling

Specific objectives:

• Understand the basic characteristics and specifics of career guidance counseling as a practice area in psychology
• Comprehend the counseling process and its application in career guidance practice
• Identify and apply basic skills in career guidance and counseling
• Know how to use information in career guidance counseling
• Be able to distinguish and use quantitative and qualitative assessment in the career guidance and counseling process
• Apply qualitative assessment tools in career counseling interviews