Assignment: Professional Development Plan
As you progress on your journey toward becoming a counselor, self-reflection and introspection can enhance your effectiveness and confidence as you refine your skills and goals.
This assignment will encourage you to reflect on your progress so far and challenge you to evaluate the steps you have yet to take.
Write a 1,400- to 1,750-word self-analysis in which you:
• Explain why you want to be a counselor.
• Analyze your personal fit and suitability for the profession based on characteristics of effective counselors.
• Refer to Ch. 3 ("Characteristics of the Effective Counselor") in the text as needed.
• You may wish to incorporate the results of the Holland Code career inventory.
• Discuss the personal growth areas you identified that need attention.
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.