A Role of Educational Psychologist in Preparing Students for Uncertain Career Futures in the AI Era

Abstract

Uncertain future careers have many plans, but no clear direction, and this context has been increasingly emerging in Generation Z. This paper elucidates how educational counselling supports students in preparing for uncertain career futures in the era where artificial intelligence is in the hands of every individual. With a dramatic increase in technology and changes in the job market, learners often feel anxious and confused about their career paths. The study focuses on understanding learner’s perceptions and experiences of counselling services in their institutions for helping them develop skills such as adaptability, confidence, social skills, and decision making. A qualitative exploratory approach harnesses interviews with university students to gather in-depth insights. The study is grounded in a theory of career construction that emphasizes career adaptability in a changing era. The findings highlight the important role of counselling in reducing career-related anxiety, improving self-awareness, and making learners look forward to flexible and realistic career choices. The source of data specifically includes semi-structured interviews with pre-graduate university students. The findings suggest that learners have their own perspectives on finding jobs that further polish their AI skills in an AI-driven world. Subjects include university students who are currently enrolled in their graduation program for semi-structured interviews to collect data about their future career plans and the uncertain career paths they are afraid of. Ultimately, this study suggests that effective counselling for career choice can help learners navigate more effectively and prepare them for upcoming challenges in an AI-driven world.