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AI for Career Counselling: “A terrible idea”. I was going to write a Blog on why I don’t think AI is a good option for career counselling. But I thought I could be accused of self-interest. So I asked Google's AI model, Gemini, which analyses search queries and generates a summary based on relevant information from the web. Here below is what it provided. Food for thought!

In Year 12, your ATAR can feel like your entire life. It’s all too easy to become consumed by a number out of 99.95. But in the grand scheme of things, does your ATAR really matter?

Revolution Career Counselling's recommended tertiary and training pathways. My criteria for recommending specific tertiary and training pathways for each individual with whom I work.

It is interesting and more than a little sobering (!) to look at the real costs to families and the young person when s/he does not commence or continue their higher education or training pathway in preparation for entry into a vocation.

School-based career counselling in Australia is often criticized for being ineffective due to a combination of factors, including inadequate funding, lack of resources, and a shortage of qualified professionals. This leads to a system where many students don't receive the support they need to make informed decisions about their future careers, potentially impacting their mental health and future pathways.

A parent contacted me this week about career counselling for her 15 year old daughter. She was having a bit of a challenge convincing her partner of the value a career counsellor could provide as compared to trying to provide career counselling themselves. Here are some points that might resonate with parents.

A look at the real cost to families when a family member does not commence or continue their higher education or training.

A little Irish humour! 'Is Revolution Career Counselling for me or my child?'