Counselling

At emlyon business school, the Global BBA and BSc in Data Science for Responsible Business offer students the chance to put skills and knowledge to use the instant they are acquired

Incorporating the SDGs into conversations about future careers can help students think not just about what they want to do in the future but how that might impact their community

Supporting students to start thinking about their career journeys early can help them to become resilient and flexible in an ever-changing world

Students must plan to generate chance opportunities – and be receptive to them. The prize is a career full of interesting twists and turns

Most of us did not intend to become university counsellors – and yet when we discuss careers with our students, we often suggest a linearity that no longer applies

When a group of students suggested organising a career fair, the school took them up on their offer – and the student-led career fair was born

Counsellors can direct students to careers resources but cannot offer insights from lived experience of different careers. That’s where a careers fair comes in

Work experience provides students with practical experience, bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application

This counselling activity asks students to close their eyes and imagine themselves in a decade’s time – what do they want their working lives to look like?

Rather than championing conventional career success, a pathways and possibilities day invites stories of personal struggle, squiggly careers and significant pivots

Careers fairs are a useful way to educate students and to involve parents and local community members in school life – but they take a lot of careful planning

Integrating online career exploration platforms into regular counselling sessions and one-to-one meetings can help students find their career path

Being a counsellor is not just about the short-term goal of getting students into university – it’s also about helping them to find satisfaction in their future careers

Career-development and guidance theories underpin much of the work that counsellors do – but they can have limitations as well

Counsellors can look to university careers services when helping students choose universities and, ultimately, understand what their return on investment might be

What can origami paper ducks teach students about future career options? Rather a lot, it turns out

Career Exploration Day is a classroom activity designed to help students fuse multiple academic subjects into different professions

Preparing students for the professional world is crucial – and where better to start than with your school’s community network?

Whether students are choosing A levels, DP subjects in the IB programme or APs, the decision they make will shape their next two years – and affect their university options

Geology encompasses a variety of degree courses and career options. Find out more here

Students as young as Year 9 can already show an interest in studying medicine – which gives them plenty of time to build up relevant skills and experience

Choosing a degree course is like ordering from a menu: some students will know exactly what they want; others would prefer an all-you-can-eat buffet

Your student’s heart is set on a career as a doctor but their grades don’t match their ambitions. All is not lost: there is a range of options for them to consider

Looking to help your students find their competitive edge in a complex job market? Huron University’s Linea Dacosta addresses an important topic students and their parents should not overlook.

Many students won’t have heard of occupational therapy – but it’s a competitive course, so in-depth research and preparation is vital

There is often a need to unravel with students how studying psychology at university differs from doing a personality quiz on TikTok or watching Inside Out 2

Archaeology, anthropology and Classics can lead to a range of careers – but inconsistency in naming courses can make it hard for students to work out which degree is which

Yes, training to practise as an architect can take seven years – but plenty of jobs are available for graduates of a three- or four-year degree in architecture

As university counsellors, we often hear our students say they want to study ‘business’ – but what do they really mean by that?

Students are often interested in the work that engineers do – but find the E-word offputting. How can counsellors change their mind?

Working with students on applications for art and design courses can be enjoyable and challenging – and a refreshing change from reviewing personal statements

Many students believe that a history degree will limit them to a teaching career on graduation. Rebecca Jennings from UCL states the many reasons why a history degree has good earning potential and teaches key skills that all employers are looking for

Law is a highly transferable, sought-after degree – but applying to study law involves more than just watching back episodes of Suits