How does dialogic process support career advising?

A dialogic process in career advising is an interactive, conversation-based approach that emphasizes building strong relationships between career advisors and students through meaningful discussion. The process incorporates:

• Open-ended questions that encourage deeper exploration
• Active listening techniques that demonstrate engagement and understanding
• Reflective questioning that promotes self-discovery
• Trust-building practices that create safe spaces for honest conversation

The approach is characterized by several key elements: setting the right conditions through trust and rapport building, using specific questioning techniques to achieve more "vivid" and "specific" responses from students, and empowering individuals to develop career self-management skills through guided conversations. This powerful method helps students:

• Explore and articulate their interests, values, and aspirations
• Develop stronger career identity through ongoing dialogue
• Make decisions informed by, but not dictated by, assessments
• Build confidence in their career planning abilities
• Create authentic and meaningful career paths

Through structured but natural conversation, students become active participants in their career development journey rather than passive recipients of advice, leading to more confident and informed career decisions.