My typical day varies but yesterday, for example, I had six appointments scheduled, but I had two no shows and two drop-ins. I see people for a variety of reasons, from emergencies to routine contacts, to folks I've lost contact with and need to check on. You also have to be able to sell yourself. Part of what we do as VR counselors is build and maintain relationships with local employers and placement providers. You have to be able to sell yourself, your agency, and your clients to be successful.
Clients are much more complex than textbook case studies.
Be flexible and sensitive to what motivates people, don't assume your way of operating is the same as anyone else's. VR is sometimes criticized for avoiding people who don't appear motivated. But I can't help someone who doesn't meet me half way. I am not holding up hoops to jump through. I am here to help move them through the hoops.