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FAQ's
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Career
Counselors help people make and carry out decisions and plans
related to life/career directions. Strategies and techniques of
professional career counselors are tailored to the specific needs of
the person seeking help, and may include
- Conducting
individual and group personal counseling sessions to help
clarify life/career goals.
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Administering and interpreting tests and inventories to assess
abilities, interests, and other factors, and to identify career
options.
- Encouraging
exploratory activities through assignments and planning
experiences.
- Using
career planning systems and occupational information systems to
help individuals better understand the world of work.
- Providing
opportunities for improving decision-making skills.
- Assisting
in developing individualized career plans.
- Teaching
job hunting strategies and skills and assisting in the
development of resumes.
- Helping to
resolve potential personal conflicts on the job through practice
in human relations skills.
- Assisting
in understanding the integration of work and other life roles.
- Providing
support for persons experiencing job stress, job loss, and
career transition.
Career counseling requires the expertise of a
trained professional. Be wary of services that promise you more
money, quick promotions, or guaranteed resumes. Career issues are
usually complex and require a multifaceted approach by a career
counselor who has extensive education, training, and experience.
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Each individual is unique and will be treated as
such. Your counselor will first assess your situation to determine
if career counseling is appropriate for you. Next, you will work
with your counselor to define the specific goals you wish to
achieve. Finally, you will work with your counselor to develop and
implement a plan to reach your goals, and conduct follow up work as
necessary to keep your action plan on track.
Before counseling begins, you will receive a
detailed explanation of Hume & Resources services and fees. A copy
of the ethical guidelines will be provided upon request. (See
below.)
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Before career counseling begins, your Hume & Resources
counselor will provide you with a written fee agreement and answer
any questions you have about fees. Generally, the fee structure is
as follows:
Individual Career
Counseling
The first step in working with
Hume & Resources is the initial conversation. In about half an hour,
we will review your history, your career goals, and your purpose in
seeking help. We will also explain the services we offer. The goal
of this initial conversation is to make sure there is a “fit” – that
Hume & Resources offers the services you need. There is no charge
for this initial conversation.
Subsequent sessions are charged
hourly at $50 per hour. Half-hour sessions are available for
document review (such as resumes and cover letters). You will
receive a completed fee agreement before any work begins.
You may terminate services at any time and pay
only for the services rendered.
The Career and Life Balance Group
The fee for this group is $15 per session. Each
session lasts one hour.
You may terminate services at any time and pay
only for the services rendered.
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Life happens, and we understand that clients must
occasionally cancel appointments. There is no charge for
cancellation if notice is received at least 24 hours prior to the
appointment. If notice is received fewer than 24 hours before the
scheduled appointment, or if the client does not cancel the
appointment and does not attend (i.e., is a "no show"), one-half of
the appointment fee will be charged.
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Hume & Resources career counselors follow the ethical
standards of the National Career Development Association (NCDA),
which is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA).
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As a consumer, you have a RIGHT to:
- Be informed of the qualifications of your
counselor, including education, experience, and professional
counseling certifications and state licenses.
- Receive an explanation of services offered,
your time commitments, and fee scales and billing policies prior
to receipt of services.
- Be informed of limitations of the counselor's
practice to special areas of expertise (e.g., career
development, ethnic groups), or age group (such as adolescents,
older adults).
- Have all that you say treated confidentially
and be informed of any state laws placing limitations on
confidentiality in the counseling relationship.
- Ask questions about the counseling techniques
and strategies and be informed of your progress.
- Participate in setting goals and evaluating
progress toward meeting them.
- Be informed of how to contact the counselor
in an emergency situation.
- Request referral for a second opinion at any
time.
- Request copies of records and reports to be
used by other counseling professionals.
- Receive a copy of the code of ethics to which
your counselor adheres.
- Contact the appropriate professional
organization if you have doubts or complaints relative to the
counselor's conduct.
- Terminate the counseling relationship at any
time.
As a consumer, you have a RESPONSIBILITY
to:
- Set and keep appointments with your
counselor. Let him/her know as soon as possible if you cannot
keep an appointment.
- Pay your fees in accordance with the schedule
you pre-established with the counselor.
- Help plan your goals.
- Follow through with agreed-upon goals.
- Keep your counselor informed of your progress
toward meeting your goals.
- Terminate your counseling relationship before
entering into arrangements with another counselor.
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Some services in individual career counseling are
available to long-distance clients (those who are unable to meet
face-to-face). Many clients are comfortable working on job search
skills, interviewing skills, and resume preparation via telephone
and email. Hume & Resources offers a free initial telephone
consultation to every client, so feel free to call with your
questions.
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If your question is not answered here, call Hume &
Resources at 812-340-GOAL (4625)
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