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Sreelakshmi Gottipati

Certified Global Career Counsellor

Sreelakshmi Gottipati is a dynamic professional whose journey spans multiple disciplines. An engineer by qualification, she began her career as a software developer and gained three years of experience in the tech industry. However, her innate love for teaching and nurturing young minds motivated her to transition into education, where she has spent over six years making a profound impact as a teacher, highlighting her versatility and passion for education.

Her background as a software developer, teacher, career counsellor, homemaker, and mother of two teenage daughters equips her with unique insights into both academic and personal growth. This blend of experiences has enabled her to connect deeply with students and parents alike, offering not only academic guidance but also holistic support tailored to their needs. Her linguistic abilities and passion for travel further broaden her perspectives, allowing her to engage effectively with diverse learners across the globe.

Yournextstep

Yournextstep.in was born out of a personal journey of navigating the complex world of career options for children. Despite having a strong educational background, its founders faced challenges in helping their daughter identify a career path that truly aligned with her personality and interests. This experience revealed the overwhelming task of researching numerous options and highlighted a gap that many parents and students face: a lack of informed and unbiased guidance. Recognizing this need sparked a passion to help others make confident and well-informed career decisions.

The foundation of yournextstep.in lies in its commitment to honest and impartial analysis. By assessing a student’s strengths, interests, and values, the platform offers personalized guidance that resonates with the aspirant’s true potential. Simultaneously, it bridges the gap between the student’s aspirations and the expectations of their parents, ensuring a harmonious approach to career planning. This unique methodology positions yournextstep.in as a trusted partner for families seeking clarity in the ever-expanding universe of career opportunities.

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The Need for Career Counselling

In Sreelakshmi Gottipati’s perspective, career counselling plays a pivotal role through

  • Informed Career Decisions: Career counselling equips individuals with knowledge about a wide array of career options, enabling them to make educated choices that align with their strengths and interests.
  • Identifying Strengths and Interests: Through professional assessments and expert guidance, career counselling helps uncover an individual’s unique aptitudes and passions, ensuring a complementary match between the person and their chosen field.
  • Clarity Amidst Change: In a rapidly evolving career landscape, counselling offers clarity and direction, helping students navigate through emerging opportunities and shifting industry demands with confidence.