1. Initial meeting and needs assessment: During the first meeting, the counselor gets to know the individual's situation, career-related questions and goals. This stage may include completing required tests and questionnaires.
2. Self-awareness work: The individual undertakes various self-awareness exercises such as interest tests, aptitude tests, and personality tests that help reveal their strengths and weaknesses.
3. Career Research and Information Gathering: The individual gathers information about potential career opportunities, including trends in the labor market, the requirements of various professions, and opportunities for further education.
4. Goal setting and planning: The counselor helps the individual set specific career goals and plan step-by-step how to achieve them. This includes identifying the skills and training required and developing practical steps.
5. Decision Making and Implementation: The individual makes career decisions and begins to implement the plan, which may include finding a job, continuing education, or changing jobs.
6. Monitoring and evaluation: The counselor monitors the individual's progress and provides additional support as needed. This phase may include evaluating results and modifying plans