It is difficult to be both a parent and a career coach or a teacher and a career coach simultaneously. It's akin to going to a vegetable market, buying several vegetables, but cooking only one; very few households may use more than one, but not all that was bought. Similarly, a student may want to explore various options and typically choose one, or in rare cases, two. A parent or teacher may not always be in a position to explain all the career options a student is considering because they are preoccupied with their own responsibilities.
Students today have access to a vast amount of information, but they often question its authenticity. A professional career coach can provide reliable and accurate information. For instance, to become a doctor in India, one must clear the NEET exam. If a student doesn’t secure a seat, a career coach can help plan a backup option in another country or an alternative career in medicine.