Every person is different and has some unique attributes. Understanding one’s personality can bring a lot of clarity while making the important decision choosing a career. Many personality based tests are devised on research done in this field. Holland’s theory is widely used in the personality assessment tests. Personality Types: According to Holland’s (1997) …
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Informational interviews are a great way to learn about a career field that is of one’s interest. Through an informational interview, one can connect with a professional in one field of career interest and ask them questions to learn about career paths, industries, and organisations. I always tell my students that your academic competencies are not …
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Career Choice is a big decision Career Choice is a big decision. My observation as a career counsellor has been that students tend to base their career decisions on existing trends. The top trend currently and rightly so, is joining the Tech Industry. But it is also an industry which is seeing massive layoffs. …
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Dietary choices play a crucial role in our overall well-being. What we eat affects our physical, mental, and emotional health in many ways. A healthy diet can help prevent chronic diseases, boost immunity, improve energy levels, and support optimal cognitive function. On the other hand, a poor diet can lead to a range of health …
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Diet is the most mis-quoted and mis-understood word, according to me. Most people think that diet means starving oneself, curtailing intake of favourite food, more so for people who are living with diabetes. My mother is someone living with diabetes, also my other maternal family members have diabetes, which makes me vulnerable and apprehensive if …
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When high school students approach me for career guidance and planning for their higher studies abroad, one of the key things I discuss with them is personal finance. I make it a point to educate them on the importance of savings and investments, also stress a lot on starting it young. There are some mistakes …
The Karwa Chauth festival is only two days away. Karwa Chauth is a unique festival celebrated in India for married couples. It is a fasting ritual practised by all Hindu married women who wish for their husband’s longevity, wealth, and well-being. Every married Hindu woman commemorates this day with zeal. Ladies dress in beautiful ethnic …
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When I look back at my years as a teenager or even a young adult, I feel that there has been a long phase in my life when I felt lost. There was no sense of direction in terms of my career goals. I succumbed to pressure and let others choose for me. This is …
We recently bought a new car and the reason I wish to share a blog post regarding the same is because it was the first time that I was part of the more important factors in the decision making process such as the make of the car, the safety features, driving pleasure and also finance …
When a person is diagnosed with diabetes, they feel helpless and the situation is perceived as very difficult to manage. I speak from experience. I am a caregiver to my mother and mother-in-law. Both have diabetes for over 20 years now. Although initially we all were extremely scared, over the years we have been able …
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