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Shabiha Zahra

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I guide students through higher education, admissions, career planning, and study-abroad decisions.

Pakistan
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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to support students through career exploration, academic planning, university admissions, and study-abroad decisions through individual or group counselling, workshops, and digital guidance.

I've guided students through academic choices, career pathways, university admissions, and study-abroad opportunities across digital and in-person settings. Through my initiative, Let’s Talk Future Career, I provide online counselling via Instagram and Zoom and have conducted 20+ individual sessions.

I've supported students applying to universities in Italy, including the University of Naples Parthenope, and helped students make informed decisions about higher education in Europe and Pakistan. I also developed and published Udaan, a career planner for A Level and FSc students considering higher education and study abroad.

My work includes counselling 200+ students at Alfajr Institute, providing one-to-one guidance at NUST Career Expo and FAST-NUCES, and using psychometric assessments and structured interviews to support student decision-making. I hold an MS in Career Counselling and Education from NUST.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

VI

Career Counsellor

Various Educational Institutions

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024 (3 years 11 months)

Conducted individual and group career counselling sessions for school and college students, using psychometric assessments, structured interviews, and career information to support academic and career decision-making.

CP

Assessment Facilitator

Coaching and Training Foundation Pakistan

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Administered SDS assessments to 50+ orphan children in Mianwali and prepared written assessment reports to support students' future academic and career planning.

NE

Career Counsellor

NUST Career Expo

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)

Provided one-to-one career guidance to students, helping them identify academic and career pathways aligned with their interests, strengths, and goals.

CP

Career Information Writer

Coaching and Training Foundation Pakistan

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Authored career information materials covering career planning, industry trends, educational pathways, and skill development for students and counsellors.

CP

Employability Skills Workshop Facilitator

Coaching and Training Foundation Pakistan

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021 (11 months)

Designed and facilitated workshops on self-management, time management, networking, stress management, vision setting, and decision-making, equipping students with practical skills for academic and career development.

FC

Career Counsellor

FAST-NUCES Islamabad Counseling Camp

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)

Provided individual counselling to 11 students regarding immediate academic and career concerns, delivering focused guidance and actionable recommendations during short consultation sessions.

AW

Teacher

Al-Kauthar College for Women

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)

Taught at Al-Kauthar College for Women, Islamabad.

YF

Media Manager (Volunteer)

Young Women Writers' Forum

Jan 2014 - Dec 2019 (5 years 11 months)

Volunteered as Media Manager for Young Women Writers' Forum, Islamabad.

AC

Academic Advisor

Al-Khadija Degree College

Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)

Guided college students on academic planning and subject selection, supporting them in making informed educational decisions aligned with their academic goals.

AC

Teacher

Al-Khadija Degree College

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)

Taught at Al-Khadija Degree College, Mianwali.

FA

Education & Admissions Consultant

Fatima Study Advisory

Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)

Worked directly with two students on their 2026 university applications for Italy, preparing and submitting applications to the University of Naples Parthenope for the Marketing program. Guided students through the application process and supported their decision-making regarding international higher-education opportunities.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) logoNN

National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)

MS, Career Counselling and Education

2019 - 2022

Pursued an MS in Career Counselling and Education, focusing on academic advising and student career planning.

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) logoII

International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI)

MSc, Media and Communication Studies

2013 - 2015

Completed an MSc in Media and Communication Studies, gaining knowledge in media and communication.

GM

Government College Mianwali

BA, Computer Arts

2010 - 2012

Earned a BA in Computer Arts, studying the intersection of art and computer technology.

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Software and tools used professionally

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