Ana, University Student

I have always wanted to discover myself, so filling out questionnaires, as well as solving psychological tests and quizzes for self-awareness, aroused curiosity and interest in me. With Profile Pass career counseling, I was pleasantly surprised by the unique experience I gained and the different approach from other tests I had been exposed to before. It allowed me further get to know myself, to face my virtues and shortcomings to learn how to deal with them. I also discovered what the other categories/types of people are and how they function and now I apply healthy communication with them, depending on their character.
This way of self-examination is definitely unique in itself and I feel that it gave me the most accurate and relevant results. I would especially recommend it to those who feel some kind of identity crisis, do not know which career path to choose or feel that they are not happy in their job. It should also be applied to high school students, because they are mature enough to understand and that is when they most need to get to know themselves to know which path to take.

Angela, high school student

While participating in the process I felt free to share what I wanted to express about myself, and I was assured that through this method I would receive a direction that suited me, and at the same time I could learn something new about myself. Since I had one-on-one sessions, I felt free and with no stress. The most enjoyable part of the activity was the privacy I had while participating. I learned about myself that I am an altruistic person who has great analytical and engineering skills, and through the meetings, I received direction on how to build myself as a person further. Since I did not have a specific idea of what to do next when I started my career life, the activity especially helped me to be able to explore and decide, what jobs would suit me according to my experiences and abilities.
I believe that I could not have done this on my own with equal efficiency if I had not participated in Profil Pass. I also received guidance on what jobs to research based on my experiences, skills and interests and on how to enrich my CV, things which will be applied throughout my life. In the past, I had a lot of stress because I believed that there were no secure career paths for me and I was not sure if I would ever be employed in the future. Through this activity, I learned that there is and everyone has a secure career path and I can find my path. This was so helpful for me and I believe that it would be also of great help to those around me.
I think that this methodology would benefit the youngest people in secondary education who are still not sure what to do next after secondary education, for example, which university to go to when they become adults. I think there are so many young people unsure of themselves and with no idea for their future professional lives. This activity would be of great benefit to them.

Natasha, Youth worker

When I first learned about the Profil Pass career counseling, I was curious, but not overly optimistic. It reminded me of past experiences in high school when we worked with psychologists to discuss our future educational paths. My expectations were modest, yet I decided to give it a chance. I realized that even though I had been working for nearly a decade, engaging in self-reflection and understanding my personal and professional affinities could still be valuable.
The process encouraged honesty and openness, which allowed me to reflect deeply on my qualities and experiences. There were moments when I needed extra time to recall certain details, but that only made the process more meaningful. Despite my years of experience as a youth worker, volunteer, and coordinator, I discovered new insights about myself. This activity helped me reaffirm my strengths, recognize areas for growth, and feel more confident in my career path.
Overall, I found this experience incredibly beneficial. It not only enhanced my self-awareness but also gave me practical tools, like a detailed document summarizing my results, which I can use for personal and professional development. I would highly recommend the Profil Pass career counseling to high school students preparing for college or young adults unsure about their career direction.

Andrea, high school student

At first, I didn’t had any big expectations, but I felt like I really needed this activity. This activity not only made me get to know myself, but it also allowed me to realize all my abilities, skills and traits, my character. Which really helped me further, both in personal and professional growth. For example, after this activity I gradually noticed how much easier it was for me to form new collaborations, and acquaintances and approach new experiences. I recommend this activity to everyone, but especially to young people who don’t know each other well enough, and I believe that it will help them as it helped me.

Luka, high school student

In a way, I learned more about myself and it was interesting, but I liked the part when I consulted with the psychologist about my life the most, because I was open and honest, also about my interests for the future, as an important part for every young person. I cannot confirm about professional growth, because I am still young, but I know that it will certainly be useful for me. They apply to everyday life, such as raising self-confidence in young people, and therefore conversations with a psychologist on these topics are very useful to start from a young age. I recommend the Profil Pass career counseling to young people who want to get to know themselves better, to discover what they are good at and what they want to work and do in the future. Overall, this was a very interesting and useful experience. I would also like to thank the YMCA for this activity, to continue offering such free opportunities for the local youth.