INFLUENCE OF CAREER COUNSELING

This study examined “The Influence of Career Counselling on Students’ Career Decision-Making in Senior Secondary Schools.” The primary objective was to determine how career counselling impacts students’ ability to make informed, confident, and realistic career choices. A descriptive survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from a sample of senior secondary school students through a structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages, means, and standard deviations. The findings revealed that career counselling significantly influences students’ career decision-making by enhancing their self-awareness, understanding of career opportunities, and confidence in making occupational choices. The study also showed that the lack of adequate counselling services and trained personnel
often results in confusion, poor decision-making, and overreliance on parental or peer influence. Furthermore, the research established that effective career counselling helps students develop goal-setting skills and motivates them to
pursue careers that align with their interests and abilities. Based on these findings, it was recommended that schools should employ qualified guidance counsellors, integrate career counselling into the curriculum, and organize regular career workshops and seminars. The study concludes that career counselling remains an essential component of educational development, helping students make sound career decisions that contribute to both personal fulfilment and national development