I have learned the importance of understanding the student's needs, interests, values, goals, and current conditions. Understanding each of these variables is an important aspect in being effective in career coaching.
I have learned that the more you learn and understand about the student, their background, values, interests, needs etc. the best you can assist them and coach. As a CSA you want to have a non-judgemental approach and show empathy towards students to develop rapport. There are many external factors that can affect this coaching relationship, therefore, it is beneficial to know where the students stands in the coaching process. By atively listening to students you can show that you care about their career journey and ultimately theirselves.
It's important to build rapport and to build a relationship with your students. Gain their trust and you'll be able to dig deeper into what concerns them.
I’ve been reminded that no matter how rushed I may feel if I want to really help my students it’s very important to take the time to get to know them. In working with my students, I’m going to start working my schedule differently so to provide the time necessary to build the foundation and rapport with my students so they feel empowered to walk through the career process with me.
Lori Morgan
I have learned to ask more probing questions when working with students. Often times I feel that the student responds with what they think Career Servies wants to hear. By asking more questions, paying attention to their answers and asking follow up questions the student will know that I am giving them my 100% attention therefore, being sincere with the feedback I am giving them.
What I enjoyed learning most in this section, was that it mentioned self-awareness and being nonjudgemental. It will always be a tad challenging to block all judgements. I typically refer to this as unconscious bias meaning I am unconsciously forming a bias judgement or thought and once I realize or am aware it is happening, I can correct it!
I learned that it is important to make that repor with the students so that they keep the communication and trust the process in building the employer relationship.
Ive learned that active listening is crucial for this role. Up till now, my approach has been mostly controlling and not focused on the student taking responsibility for choosing.
Going forward I would like to become more of a coach than a manager. I will create questionaires for the students to fill out which will provide me information. having one on one sessions where I take notes on the student's expectations and needs and wants. We will work together to build a better model to use when choosing which company the student wishes to choose.
I noticed that having a psychological contact with student is the first step.There must be some common thread to attach the coach with the student, otherwise nothing else works.
This section talks about Career Coaching and the most effective factors that contribute to rhe success of the students. Building a repoir with students and applying the coaching approach as opposed the managerial approach allows for students to grow and take ownership and work on bringing out the best of themselves. I see the importance of being curious and supportive. In order to help my students' grow, become self aware and create and work towards goals, I will work at more of a coaching approach.
I learned that although there are no guarantees with regards to students' clicking with their coach, there are several strategies coaches can employ to ensure students have as many tools as they need to succeed in their goals and career outlook. It's all about setting yourself (the coach) and the student up for success, whatever that may look like for each situation. One of the most important steps in career coaching is being an active listener and demonstrating that you can accurately assess what the student's goals are and how to arrive there using whatever tools/resources are available at the time.
I learned that there are six core conditions for Coaching Success: Phsychological contact; student incongruence in the relationship, coach congruence in the relationship, unconditional positive regars, coach has accurate empathy and student perception.
It is very important to establish a strong rapport with students by actively listening and empathizing.
Listening and understanding students is critical. It is important that they understand that sending out a lto of job applications does not ensure getting a job, They need to focus on improving their resumes and applications so that even if they send out a few, they possess the wuality employers are looking for.
Build relationships are important and helping them find their solutions
Relationships are the most important thing when working with students. Do not make the student feel like they are not trying hard enough. Make them comfortable and assist them with improving their job search and applications.
I learned to listen with empathy and understanding by applying active listening.
I learned that there are 2 different advising styles: Managing and Coaching. Getting to know the students and building relationships is very important.
I learned you need to have understanding, empathy and structurein order for the student to be sucessful.
I learned about the importance of understanding each and every student. Not all students have the same resources and or background. Building the relationship and taking the time to listen and engage with our students can definitely make you a better career coach.
I'm going to work on improving my relationships with my students. This will require allowing for additional time in appointments so that we can identify potential issues and co-construct solutions.
