Career Learning & Development | Digital tools and methods

ICT in Career Guidance Counselling

ICT in Career Guidance Counselling

Career Learning & Development | Digital tools and methods

Hey, it’s Joakim! Careers adviser  in the far south of Sweden. Welcome to my personal and professional site, please feel free to review various aspects of my work and practice in Career Development and Higher Education. I am still adding links and documents, but hope that everything will be fully up to date soon.

The following website is accessible and entirely free for career counselors and counseling students. Here, you will find innovative and educational ideas on how artificial intelligence and digital tools can complement our analog methods. I hope you feel inspired as you explore new ways to integrate technology with traditional practices.

Please get in touch if I might be of service or to forge connections. The views represented in this website are purely mine and do not represent the views of my current employer.

Joakim Cao, M.Ed.
Careers Adviser and Educator in ICT and AI in Career Guidance Counselling
Based: Sweden
Email: info@digicao.nu
Sharing practice: Find more on Youtube
Blog in Swedish: www.digicao.nu

“Encourage people with positivity. You never know where it will take them”
– This beautiful quote from Zeta Wigan

IAEVG International Conference 2024
Workshops 1.2 – Jyväskylä, Finland.

Discover Together Conference 2023
Let’s meet in Uppsala 13-15 June to gain new perspectives and discover how career guidance conversation can be developed through modern technology. On the last day of the conference, I will share my best practice in Using digital technologies and creative approaches in career guidance counselling.

E-guidance or digital career guidance is now a natural and important part of the study and career guidance counselling and a complement to traditional guidance conversation. But what digital tools are available and how can we learn them? This session will:

  • provide examples of digital technologies in use in careers conversation
  • consider how digital technologies can be blended with “traditional” career work
  • offer ideas for interactive and creative approaches in online career conversations.

Welcome to an introductory session where you will be taken on a guided tour and be inspired by innovative and pedagogical ideas on how digital tools can work together with our analogue working methods. You will receive a variety of concrete tips and ideas to try out new and different ways of working in the digital space with others. Discover how career guidance conversation can be developed through modern technology.

Link to the conference: https://www.nuas-uppsala2023.se/

Joakim Cao has an M.Ed. in Career Development and works as an Academic and Careers advisor at Lund University – in the far south of Sweden.

Joakim is known for his innovative ideas and has practical experience in the use of various digital tools and methods to support individuals, as well as pedagogical ideas in the field. In his work, Joakim emphasises the importance of engagement, creativity, imagination, learning and hope as career counselling strategies.

Since 2020, he has given numerous workshops and seminars on ICT integration in Career Guidance and Counselling and helped career practitioners in Sweden to infuse tech into their lives through www.digicao.nu.

We can’t control what happens, but we can still choose our response
– Be a realistic optimist

Joakim Cao: Studie- och karriärvägledning

Joakim Cao: Studie- och karriärvägledning
Den här vloggen är en recap efter mitt besök på Danmarks Vejlederforenings och Københavns Professionshøjskoles Nationella Vägledarkonferens 2025 i Nørrebro, Köpenhamn, där temat var "Tilbage til rødderne – Sprog, mening, kreativitet og håb i vejledning". I följande länk finns en artikeln om dagen: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/5-att-v%C3%A4gleda-i-ovisshetens-rum-om-modet-inte-skynda-joakim-cao-%E3%83%84--lvbqf/?trackingId=OOn5lq02QhSNXtS7AS8ZfA%3D%3D - det här är inte en rapport från konferensen, det är en reflektion. En text där jag återvänder till kärnan i vägledarprofession: närvaron, samtalet och modet att inte skynda i vägledningsprocessen.
This year, 2025, marks the 3rd year of the campaign #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs organised by the brilliant Katherine Jennick RCDP and Bella Doswell CCDP, RCDP I am glad to be taking part today, and every day to raise awareness about what CDPs truly do and the difference we make! In this short video I will provide examples of digital technologies in use in online (virtually) careers conversation. "Working digilog" is an approach that integrates both digital and analog methods in a balanced and strategic way. This digilog approach is about using digital tools to enhance, support, and extend the impact of traditional in-person interactions without fully replacing them. The aim is to create a work process that is adaptable, accessible, and individualized, making it possible to meet students where they are—whether online or face-to-face—while preserving the human connection at the heart of counseling. The digilog approach involves thoughtfully choosing digital tools such as video meetings, interactive digital whiteboards, and collaborative documents that allow for flexible support and ongoing reflection. This blend strengthens the relationship between the CDP and student, as digital tools provide a structure that students can revisit and work on independently outside of the sessions. hashtag#IAEVG hashtag#CDI Career Development Institute Career Development Association Australia CERIC hashtag#Technology hashtag#digitalguidance hashtag#career hashtag#studieochyrkesvägledning hashtag#SYV hashtag#studieochyrkesvägledare
This video series, Vägledarvloggen (In English: Guidance Vlog – a vlog by counselors, for counselors), takes you on Joakim Cao's professional journeys and insights in the field. Hello and a warm welcome! I’m DigiBot, your SYV-assistant and digital guide. I work alongside the Swedish study and career counselor Joakim Cao, based at Lund University’s Faculty of Engineering. Welcome to The Career Counselor Vlog – a vlog by counselors, for counselors. In today’s episode, we’ll follow Joakim’s journey from the heart of Lund to Malmö and then on to Gothenburg. This is a professional trip to visit various organizations within study and career guidance, where Joakim will deliver workshops and lectures. The theme? Generative AI and Digital Opportunities in Career Guidance! Throughout the video, you’ll get to experience some exciting highlights, including: How to create a podcast with the help of AI, Tips for recording engaging animated videos, And a campaign called #SoMuchMoreThanTalkingAboutJobs, created by British counselors to emphasize the importance of trained and professional guidance practitioners. We’ll also take a moment to explore where AI technology stands today and how it can support our work as career counselors. So sit back, relax, and join us for this inspiring episode of The Career Counselor Vlog! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the channel to stay updated on future episodes. Welcome aboard!
IAEVG International Conference 2024 – Riding the Wave of Change #IAEVG #CareersGuidance #DigitalTools #careerdevelopment #ICTinCareerGuidanc This video series, Vägledarvloggen (In English: Guidance Vlog – a vlog by counselors, for counselors), takes you on Joakim Cao's professional journeys and insights in the field. Hello everyone, and welcome to another episode of Guidance Vlog – a vlog by counselors, for counselors. I’m DigiBot, the digital assistant for Joakim Cao, study and career counselor at Lund University. In today’s vlog, we’re taking you along on an exciting journey to Finland for the IAEVG International Conference 2024, held in the beautiful city of Jyväskylä. This trip starts in Lund, Sweden. Joakim is heading to Copenhagen Airport, just across the Öresund Bridge in Denmark, before catching a flight to Helsinki, Finland. After a short flight, Joakim will arrive at Helsinki Airport. From there, a scenic train ride to Jyväskylä awaits, where the conference is set to take place. The IAEVG International Conference is an annual event that brings together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners from across the globe to engage in meaningful dialogue. This year’s theme, ‘Riding the Wave of Change,’ explores how career guidance adapts to evolving challenges and opportunities in the modern world. With over 180 presenters across three days, it promises to be an inspiring and transformative experience. Joakim is honored to contribute to this event with his interactive workshop, titled ‘Using Digital Technologies and Creative Approaches in Career Guidance Counseling.’ Here’s a quick preview of what you can expect. In this session, Joakim will: - Showcase examples of digital tools used in online career conversations. - Explore how AI and digital technologies can blend with traditional career guidance practices. - Share ideas for interactive and creative approaches to engage clients both online and in person. - Participants will walk away with concrete tips, innovative ideas, and pedagogical insights on integrating digital tools with analogue methods to enhance their counseling practice. This workshop ties practical tools to career theories and research, providing participants with valuable methods to support their clients effectively in a digital-first world. Stay tuned as we share highlights from this week, where Joakim connects with global leaders in career guidance, discusses transformative ideas, and learns from others at the forefront of research, policy, and practice. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more insights into the world of study and career guidance! Contact: / joakimcao E-mail: info@digicao.nu Website: www.digicao.nu
This video series, Vägledarvloggen (In English: Guidance Vlog – a vlog by counselors, for counselors), takes you on Joakim Cao's professional journeys and insights in the field. In today’s episode, we’ll follow Joakim from his starting point in central Lund to Gothenburg and then to Stockholm. This trip is for the annual DIM network meeting, which connects engineering programs in Computer Science, IT, and Media Technology, hosted at Chalmers University of Technology. The theme for this gathering is Engineers of the Future – Trends and Transformations, with deep dives into AI in education, current trends, and practical discussions on how to integrate AI in teaching, academic administration, and guidance counseling. After Gothenburg, Joakim continues to Stockholm, where he’ll lead a lecture and workshop on AI and chatbots in career counseling for AcadeMedia Guidance and Sweden’s educators. Thank you for joining, and don’t forget to follow the channel for more insights and conversations from the world of career guidance! Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joakimcao/ E-mail: info@digicao.nu Website: www.digicao.nu
How career guidance can be developed through modern technology. The Power of AI-technology and Career Guidance Counseling (🇸🇪 nedan) Here is an AI-generated podcast: https://lnkd.in/drJM9qHM based on my own notes and sources, focusing on my work in digitalizing career guidance through www.digicao.nu - DigiSYV [Digital studie- och yrkesvägledning] The podcast was created using Google NotebookLM and features a conversation in English between two fictional characters discussing the sources and materials I uploaded: https://lnkd.in/dgZjk958 I was thoroughly impressed with the outcome, and I believe you will be as well. The podcast runs for just over 8 minutes and took me only about 10 minutes to create, all without the need for a written script. However, it's worth noting that, at the moment, the script can't be customized, and the language is exclusively in English. I see exciting new possibilities with AI technology for career practitioners and advisors to develop educational resources that students and career seekers can easily engage with. This technology enables us to generate content related to career knowledge, decision-making, career learning, and labor market information, and then turn it into a podcast accessible to everyone. I look forward to sharing more about this at the upcoming IAEVG International Conference 2024. hashtag#AI hashtag#digitaltools hashtag#careerguidance hashtag#careerdevelopment hashtag#IAEVG hashtag#iaevgconference2024 hashtag#digitalvägledning hashtag#studieochyrkesvägledning hashtag#studieochyrkesvägledare hashtag#SYV ---- AI och studie- och yrkesvägledning Här är en AI-generad/automatgenererade podcast från mina egna anteckningar och källor om mitt digitaliseringsarbete inom studie- och yrkesvägledning: www.digicao.nu Podcasten är skapad med Googles NotebookLM och det är en konversation på engelska mellan två fiktiva personer som diskuterar om mina källor och material som jag har laddat upp: https://lnkd.in/dgZjk958 Jag blev otroligt imponerad av resultatet och jag tror ni kommer också att bli det. Lyssna på en bit eller hela denna podcast på 8 min drygt och som tog mig ca 10 minuter att skapa utan att skriva något manus. Just nu kan jag inte kontrollera manuset och språket är endast på engelska. Jag ser nya möjligheter med hjälp av AI-tekniken för vägledare att skapa pedagogiska material som elever och vägledningssökande kan lära sig av. Vi kan således skapa informationsmaterial om karriärkunskap, karriärlärande och arbetsmarknad - och sedan länka till tekniken och be den skapa en podcast för alla att lyssna på. Jag ser framemot att bidra och dela med mer av detta i den kommande internationella IAEVG konferensen 2024!
‪@digitalsyv‬ #syv #framtid #utbildning #högskola #universitet #students #student #karriär #studievägledning #studieochyrkesvägledning
‪@digitalsyv‬ #syv #framtid #utbildning #högskola #universitet #students #student #karriär #studievägledning #studieochyrkesvägledning
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