
Shabiha Zahra
@shabihazahra
I guide students through higher education, admissions, career planning, and study-abroad decisions.
What I'm looking for
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
Founder & Career Counsellor
Let's Talk Future Career
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Founded a digital career counselling initiative providing online academic and career guidance through Instagram and Zoom. Conducted 20+ individual online counselling sessions and developed career-awareness content and a career planner for students.
Career Counsellor
Alfajr Institute
Jun 2026 - Jun 2026 (0 months)
Conducted a group career counselling session for 200+ students, delivering guidance on career awareness, academic pathways, subject choices, and informed educational decision-making.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teacher
Al-Kauthar College for Women
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 (11 months)
Taught at Al-Kauthar College for Women, Islamabad.
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.
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.
Teacher
Al-Khadija Degree College
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Taught at Al-Khadija Degree College, Mianwali.
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)
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)
MSc, Media and Communication Studies
2013 - 2015
Completed an MSc in Media and Communication Studies, gaining knowledge in media and communication.
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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