Myths & Facts
Myth : Counseling is only for people who are “MAD”.
Fact : Even ‘normal’ people have problems in their day-to-day life.
Myth : A counselor will solve all problems.
Fact : Counselor helps you think through your problems, provides insights, & help you to figure out how best to solve your problems for yourself.
Myth : I’ll take advice from my Family & Friends!
Fact : Counselor provides feedback objectively to you that your family or friends may not be comfortable to provide.
Myth : I should choose a career which is the “BEST” & “In Demand”.
Fact : Just because the outlook for an occupation is good, it doesn’t mean that occupation is right for you.
Myth : Counselor will decide for me what career to choose.
Fact : Counselor can provide you with guidance in choosing a career & can help facilitate your decision.
Myth : Counselors are working in every institute & banks also…
Fact : Counselors of Growth Centre are by Qualification & not by Designation. We do ‘Counseling’ and not Con-selling.
Myth : Counselors will give the career option I want!
Fact : Counselors will give the career option in which your chances of succeeding are high
Myth : If my friend, uncle or neighbor is happy in a particular field, I too will be!
Fact : Everyone is different & what works for one, may not work for another, even if you have a lot in common.
Myth : Once I select a course, things will fall into place after that.
Fact : Choosing a career is a start, it gives a road map that takes you to reaching your career goals.
Myth : Since my son scores very well in studies, he is very intelligent.
Fact : Academic performance is not necessarily the right reflection of the potential.
