Professional Adjustment Experiences of International Counseling Graduates

Certifications in the Academic Process Oriented to the Reputational Capital of Brands of Brazilian HEIs

“…In Table II shows the skills stimulated by the certifications related to the respective objects considered in this one. [20], [4] understanding that skills are dynamic [20] increasing confidence in proposing new solutions, innovating [25] development of social skills [7] self-assessment of the possibility of obtaining positive results optimization of coping skills [4] stress management bracing of commitment to career promoting of learning [21] individual teaching counseling development of self-efficacy [12] participation in the continuous learning community [12], [24] strengthening of coping strategies [12] improvement of live together standards [12], [8] improving of career commitment navigation in the academic scope [24] participation and engagement in academic activities improviment of understanding of the informal learning process [8], [24] definition and evaluation of goals, objectives and schedule [6] disclosure consonance between student training, scientific advances and preparation for the industry [17], [22] expanding of students' perception of the effectiveness of certifications [17] time management for fulfilling self-directed online activities [22] development of autonomy understanding of the relationship between theory and real situations Among the skills presented, 7 that are pointed out by more than one author can be highlighted, including in works that have focus on different objects of certification: minimizing the effects of previous negative perceptions, reaction to failure [20], [4], development of social skills [7], [12], [8], optimization of coping skills [4], [12], strengthening of commitment to career [4], [12], [8], participation in the continuous learning community…”

“…Concerning professional development, [12] propose that there be training of counselors as a profession. They turn to certification in counseling, highlighting the need to prepare for multiculture for the professional practice in focus, and highlight the need to develop self-efficacy.…”

“…The 7 skills highlighted, pointed out by more than one author, even in works that focus on different objects of certification, can compose 3 groups according to the benefits they promote to the reputational capital of the HEIs: 1) minimizing the effects of previous negative perceptions, reaction to failure [20], [4] and optimization of coping skills [4], [12] prevent retention and student abandonment, which generates satisfaction and confidence in students and contribute to the quality of services that graduates provide to society; 2) development of social skills [7], [12], [8] and improved understanding of the informal learning process [8], [24] meet labor market requirements since both social skills and informal learning, for example engagement and respect for rules, are required in the exercise of any profession and favors the image of the institutional brand; 3) strengthening career commitment [4], [12], [8], participation in a continuous learning community [12], [24] and consonance between student training, scientific advances and preparation for the industry [17], [22] promote adequate training and updating, adequately meeting the demands of society, which contributes to the expansion of the HEI's reputation.…”

“…The 'Elaboration and Evaluation of the Work Plan' students are the main tasks of the academic process under analysis, carried out through the application of counseling meetings. According to [12], can be called mentoring, and its application has been growing around the world, not necessarily in academia. According to [24], it can be called academic support and corresponds to a service whose objective is to provide information about activities, the importance of commitment to training and standards of coexistence; with a view to contributing to student success.…”