What is the first learning environment you should encounter after passing the Career Consultant exam? — Considering the gateway to practice through a Peer Training trial session
Hello. This is the official note of the Japan Career Development Association (JCDA).
Thank you for your continued readership.
Previously, we introduced JCDA's peer training.
We recently held a [Special Peer Training Trial Session] for those who have passed the national Career Consultant examination.
In this post, we would like to share more about peer training, based on the blog report from that event.
What do you learn after passing? — Reflections from the trial session
A special peer training trial session was held for those who have passed the national Career Consultant examination. The venue was filled with people who, along with a sense of accomplishment, carried the question, 'How do I put this into practice from here?'
In the role-playing exercises, participants divided into roles of career consultant, client, and observer to experience actual dialogue. Many commented that it was only after trying it that they realized 'the difficulty of listening to the end of what someone else is saying' and 'the habits in their own way of engaging.'
Things you understood in your head start to look different through experience. That change might be the beginning of learning.
Passing the exam is a milestone. But at the same time, it is also a new beginning.
So, where should we continue to learn after passing?
I feel that this trial session was a time to face that very question.
What does it mean to learn together in safety? — Peer training and ground rules
Peer training is a place to learn together with peers in the same position. At its core is the concept of 'Experience Metabolism.' We value the process where the client talks about their experience and we accept the meaning of it.
We also turn our eyes toward our own inner selves as listeners. Noticing what emotions and thoughts arise within us while listening to the other person's words is also part of the learning.
Supporting this kind of learning are the ground rules. Respecting the other person's story, keeping personal information confidential, and not making assumptions about others or oneself are considered important. It is also recognized that one should share their own opinions only within a comfortable range and that one decides for themselves how much to share.
So, how have I been listening to others' stories until now?
Am I creating a space where people can speak with peace of mind?
I feel that peer training is not just about learning skills, but a place to re-examine the very way we engage with others.
How to create 'opportunities to meet' — The thoughts behind the trial session
This trial session was conducted as an initiative to open up the peer training space, which had previously been centered on members, a little wider. Behind this is the desire for people to 'experience it first.'
After passing the exam, many people find themselves wondering, "How should I gain experience?" or "Where can I find peers to consult with?" I feel that having the opportunity to actually experience a learning environment can be a great source of support in such situations.
Furthermore, peer training is not just a place for those with extensive experience. There is meaning in participating for those who want to deepen their learning from here on out. It is precisely because that premise exists that one can take a step forward with peace of mind.
So, in what kind of environment do you want to continue learning?
Will you learn alone, or will you learn with peers?
I think this trial session provides a catalyst for considering that choice. It was also an opportunity that made me feel once again that growth as a career supporter is nurtured within relationships.
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