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I'm encourging you to talk about your OCs, because everyone should babble about their creations and I think your characters are fantastic. So for either Celeste or Hinata (maybe even both?):

How did you come up with their name? Was it something that you just liked the sound/vibe of or is there certain meaning behind it?

When drawing them, what is the biggest aspect of their design that you enjoy?

When writing, what is the most enjoyable aspect of their personality to flesh out? Is there anything about them that you don't like writing?

If they were an animal, which animal would they be?

I hope you're doing well. Things are wild out there right now, so take care of yourself ❤️

🥹🥹🥹 thank you friend. I appreciate the boost of encouragement. Things have been very crazy and depressing lately, and it's hard to make time for enjoyment. I'll do both because I can't let your efforts go by for either one. I'm also tagging @psycheternal because they asked nicely.

Both of you, I love your art, keep creating! I want to support and cheer you on, too!

Celeste (original) goes first! She's a psychometric private investigator/detective, and I named her thusly because I felt it was fitting to her ability and story. Her powers are passive and subtle, so for a long time she didn't know she has a magical intuition (literally). She can touch space rock and analyze its components and alchemy, but heavenly bodies are more than material. The same goes for her story and her character arc: she's more than a big sister or a smart daughter or a good citizen, and "just" being those things is more than anyone gives her credit for-- even herself. While she hasn't tapped into her potential yet, her power has the potential to be omniscient-god levels of broken. But she's also trans and named herself after Celeste from Animal Crossing, because she always thought that the sweet little owl was cute. Gender goals.

When drawing her, I incorporate a lot of hearts into her design. Her cheeks are hearts, her eyes are hearts, and even her chest and hips are heavier at the top before tapering a little. Literally making her with love. When I could get myself to color, I loved that she had two or three times as many colored pencils as her brother. Bursting with vivacity, she is.

When writing her, I'm usually trying to capture a younger tone that demands a lot less of the affection I automatically have for her. She's in her early 20s but because of her social anxiety, alternative/'quirky' interests, and trans identity, she always feels left behind in relation to her peers. You wouldn't know it from chatting with her, but other characters (like her rival, Jasmine) can pick up on her insecurities. My main struggle is balancing these perspectives. From Celeste's POV, I read her as relatably shy and uncertain about the world. From Jasmine's POV, she's overly polite and accommodating, so no wonder she's too scared to be rejected. Being a young Black woman in contemporary times feels like being dissected under a spotlight, but I want Celeste's story to ultimately lead up to 'Being the most likable in the room isn't a personality, it's also not the end of the world if someone dislikes you. You are a person with thoughts and feelings and growth and mess like anyone else, and you shouldn't need a perfect alibi to be respected.'

And if she was an animal: she would be a spotted owl! Celeste namesake makes it obvious, but also because she's intelligent (which blossoms into wisdom and experience), and the quiet accuracy with which they hunt makes me think of her closing in on a liar or culprit. A glint in her eyes and a hard smile as this beautiful woman goes "Is that right?" and you KNOW you're a cornered mouse. Plus, then she would be a bird like her brother. (Secret answer: detectives are always asking 'who?')

Hinata is a Demon Slayer OC from the Meiji era. They are a more complicated mess. They actually don't have their own name, fun spoilers ahead.

Hinata was the name of their demon (?)brother(?) who helped them survive being stranded on a mountain as a child. The Flame Hashira saved them just as the demon Hinata was considering eating his last reserves. When this was explained to human Hinata, it broke their heart and their brain. Their use of nicknames (and the way they let others rename them) is a nod to the ever-shifting way they live: loyalty that's always being passed hand to hand. Aguri is a 'demon' name given to them by Kabuto/Danno (an Upper Moon OC) which is basically calling them an excessive child-- in his words, they're leftover scraps that someone didn't eat. 'Onii-nata' is a nickname given to them by Junko, and is a three-way pun on Hinata's name, her platonic affection for them, and Hinata's demon-eating strategy that ends up consuming their life.

I've played with the idea of having Hinata tell Gyutaro their true name in a sort of 'take it to your grave' scene where they completely believe he is the only person capable of understanding them. Dark and twisted romance stuff. But it would be out of character. The tragedy is that the person Hinata COULD have been has been is already lost. They have been living their life latching onto someone and trying to be the bestest parasite, and so that's what they've become. It's way sadder that they forgot their name and just contort themself into whoever they need to be when the time calls for it.

I like how monochrome but engaged Hinata is (makes them easier to draw), and how their washed-out beauty makes them look less intimidating despite how unnerving and impolite they are. Their clothes don't fit, their body language is either cat-like or uncomfortable and tense. They're full of holes and contradictions, and I like trying to portray that.

When writing Hinata, I LOVE getting lost in the sauce that is their conspiracy mind. There's a lot of space for horror in what Hinata lets others do to them, as well as what they put themself through. Codependency, abuse, and trauma are things I've lived through, and so exploring it from safer waters and with more knowledge and understanding feels cathartic to me. But the double-edged sword of horror is that sometimes you get weirdos who get it but don't GET it. The romanticization a CHARACTER has for their shitty decisions can be hijacked by any reader, so I'm always facing that obstacle even when I'm not writing.

If Hinata was an animal, they would be (a rat, a rat, a rat, Hinata you're a rat) a dog. The metaphor makes itself: they were picked up, trained for war, and they just want to be called good and given affection, but the hand that feeds them is salted with sweat and tastes just like the flesh they're set upon.

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Elite Executive Search Strategies That Attract World-Class CEOs

In today’s super-congested environment, transformational leadership has never been needed more. Companies looking for visionary CEOs must look beyond traditional hiring channels and resort to the elite executive search methodologies that will bring in leaders fit to handle complexity, spark innovation, and generate sustainable growth.

Hiring a world-class CEO is not a mere act of filling in a vacancy-it has more to do with identifying someone who actually walks the company name, values, and long-term objectives. This article will cover some of the best elite executive search strategies used by large firms and institutions to close high-profile CEO roles.

1. Define "World-Class" for Your Organization

Before even beginning the process, it is very important to realize what, in fact, makes for a CEO truly world-class for your business. Very often, executive candidates will have impressive resumes, yet the right fit will depend on the particular industry, the size of the company, the culture, and its goals.

Usually, elite executive search firms begin the work by collaborating with stakeholders in creating a much more precise and customized CEO profile, going far beyond just qualifications; this profile consists of:

Leadership style

Cultural fit

Track record in similar business environments

Strategic thinking ability

Innovation mindset

By aligning your search around a tailored definition of excellence, you narrow your focus to the leaders who can actually transform your business.

2. Use Global Networks to Your Advantage

It is one of the major competitive advantages enjoyed by the top executive search firms to have their own international network. A wide net is a must when it comes to finding a world-class CEO. Restricting your choice to any given region or industry can easily exclude those that are considered to be truly world-class candidates who are ready for a new challenge or those that bring a refreshing perspective from outside your niche.

Global reach means:

Listening to passive candidates, who are candidate profiles not actively seeking jobs

Digital exposure for leaders with international experiences

A plurality of thoughts and cultural intelligence on leadership

With the help of top executive recruiters, strong relationships are built and maintained around the globe with CEOs, so they may know just how to approach them with a particular opportunity when discretion is paramount.

3. Bring Data Analytics into Decision-Making

Today, in top-level executive assignments, it is data and analytics that lead the way to identify, assess, position, and compare leadership talent. Data provides the means to take rather objective and informed decisions, contrary to making subjective gut-feeling decisions.

Some of the key data points include:

Results achieved in a previous role

Behavioral Assessment

Psychometric Testing

Predictive Analytics about Future SuccessPredictive analytics for future Success

These tools help ensure the candidate’s track record aligns with the leadership needs of the organization and that their style matches the company culture.

4. Confidential and Discreet Outreach

The best CEO candidates are always currently employed, and in these cases, there is no open advertising for a vacant position. The approach toward these leaders must be highly confidential, tasteful, and credible.

Elite executive search practitioners engage the candidate discreetly in a way that neither interferes with the candidate's current role nor impairs the candidate's reputation; hence, this trust-building conduct opens many doors that would otherwise remain closed.

At these times, also, the highest discretion is accorded to the hiring company, and this utmost discretion is an important issue during incidents involving transitions, mergers, or leadership exits.

5. Emphasize Employer Branding and Vision

World-class CEOs are not enticed by mere compensation: their interest lies in companies with compelling vision, with core values that highlight their credibility for having a working innovation or social impact mission.

Your employer brand must represent the following:

The actual strategic direction of the company

Granting opportunity for the development of legacy leadership

Organizational stability disturbances, and support from the board

Great culture nurturing innovation, inclusion, and growth

Elite executive search firms help position your company as an attractive destination for elite talent by highlighting these elements through personalized pitch decks, detailed leadership briefs, and one-on-one engagement.

6. Personalized Candidate Experience

Recruitment for C-level leaders has to be flexible, timely, and respectful of their time and stature. This contrasts with large recruitment processes. Hiring executives means creating a high-touch experience where candidates are partners, not applicants.

Some of the best practices offered include:

Being very clear on what is expected at each step

Holding confidential conversations with the board and planning members

Personalizing interviews and assessments

Offering executive coaches and support for onboarding

The more seamless and personalized the journey, the more likely a great CEO is to take an interest and remain engaged throughout the process.

7. Solid Succession Planning and Long-Term Fit

The elite executive search is not only about recruitment but also about planning for the future. Thus, an organization must ascertain that the chosen CEO can bring value to the organization, not just for now, but for at least 5-10 years.

Areas to consider include:

Leadership pipeline development

Board-CEO partnership

Cultural fit

Organizational goals for the long term

Searches are done with succession design in mind to secure continuous leadership and minimize the dangers of turnover or misalignment.

Conclusion

Hiring a world-class CEO is one of the most critical decisions any organization will ever make. Posting a job or relying on referrals does not suffice. A strategic approach that is completely personalized and global in nature is demanded, one that only elite executive search firms can provide.

All from an elite search perspective, including creating a bespoke-for-the-position-of-leadership profile, through utilizing global networks of candidates and data-driven insights for transformation, empowers an organization to attract and retain visionary leaders for sustained excellence.

If you are ready to launch the transformation of your leadership team, then enlist in the elite search process for the CEO with an unrivaled level of power, discretion, and insight.

Need help finding a top CEO?

Get in touch with our elite executive search consultants, such as Alliance Recruitment Agency, today and discover the methods we use to find the perfect transformational leader.

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Benefits of Early Career Analysis for Students

Choosing the right career is one of the most important decisions in a student's life. In India, where academic choices after 10th grade often shape future opportunities, early career planning becomes crucial. Yet, most students and parents only begin thinking about careers in the later stages of school or after graduation, when time is limited and options seem confusing.

At FutuRoute, we believe that career planning should begin early. Our expert counselors have over 14 years of experience in guiding students from classes 8, 9 and 10 to explore their interests, understand their strengths and identify suitable career paths. Early career analysis helps students build a strong foundation for informed decision-making and long-term success.

Why Early Career Analysis Matters

In today’s competitive world, students are exposed to thousands of career options beyond traditional paths like engineering, medicine or government jobs. With so many choices, the risk of confusion and misdirection increases. Early career analysis allows students to:

Understand their unique interests and aptitudes

Explore a wide range of career possibilities

Make academic choices that support their goals

Avoid stress and uncertainty during crucial academic years

FutuRoute’s structured approach ensures that students not only discover who they are but also where they want to go.

Key Benefits of Early Career Analysis

1. Clarity on Interests and Strengths

Every student is unique. Some are good at numbers, others at communication. Some enjoy science experiments, while others love solving real-world problems. Through psychometric assessments and interactive sessions, early career analysis helps students recognize what they enjoy and where their natural talents lie.

This clarity is important because it influences subject selection, academic performance and long-term satisfaction. At FutuRoute, we use globally accepted tools to provide insights that go beyond just marks and grades.

2. Right Stream Selection After 10th

One of the biggest benefits of early analysis is that it helps students select the right stream in 11th and 12th – Science, Commerce or Humanities. This decision has a direct impact on college admissions and future careers.

Without proper guidance, many students choose streams based on pressure, peer choices or incomplete information. With FutuRoute’s expert counselors, students make well-informed decisions based on data and self-awareness.

3. Reduced Stress and Confusion

Most students experience confusion when they are suddenly asked to make big decisions about their future during board exams. Early career planning spreads the process over time and reduces pressure during peak academic years.

Students who undergo early career analysis feel more confident, focused and motivated. They know what they are working towards and why.

4. Exposure to New-Age Careers

Traditional careers like doctor, engineer or lawyer are well known, but today’s world offers many emerging fields such as:

Data Science

Cybersecurity

Environmental Design

Game Development

Behavioral Psychology

Digital Marketing

Urban Planning

Food Technology

FutuRoute introduces students to modern career options that align with future industry trends. This widens their perspective and helps them find a career path that truly excites them.

5. Better Academic Performance

When students study subjects they enjoy and understand why those subjects matter for their future, they perform better in school. Career clarity increases focus, goal-setting, and commitment to learning.

At FutuRoute, we often see a boost in academic results once students connect their daily studies to long-term goals.

6. Personalized Guidance and Roadmaps

Early career analysis is not just about identifying a career. It also includes a customized plan on how to reach that goal. This may include:

Subjects to choose

Skill-building activities

Suitable entrance exams

Online courses and certifications

Competitions to participate in

Our counselors at FutuRoute offer detailed roadmaps tailored to every student’s profile. This way, they always know the next steps to take.

7. Stronger Parent-Child Communication

In many Indian households, parents and children have different ideas about the ideal career. Early career planning brings both to the same table. At FutuRoute, we involve parents in counseling sessions so they understand their child’s strengths and career possibilities.

This shared understanding builds trust, reduces conflict and helps families support each other through the career journey.

8. Informed Decision for Competitive Exams

Students who are clear about their career direction can begin focused preparation for entrance exams like JEE, NEET, CLAT, CUET, NID, and others. Early awareness helps students choose the right coaching, learning resources and practice schedules.

We help students prepare a balanced study plan that includes school studies and entrance exam readiness without burnout.

9. Time and Resource Optimization

Every student has limited time and resources. Early analysis helps them use both wisely. Rather than switching streams or repeating entrance attempts due to poor planning, students can save time and money by starting early and staying on the right track.

At FutuRoute, we believe in smart planning and goal-oriented action.

10. Building a Stronger Profile

Many top colleges and universities look beyond just marks. They assess students based on their participation in activities, leadership roles, volunteering and special achievements.

Through early career counseling, we guide students on building a holistic profile by taking part in school events, competitions, Olympiads, online projects and community work.

When Should You Begin Early Career Planning

Ideally, the right time to begin career planning is between classes 8 to 10. At this stage, students are mature enough to explore interests, yet early enough to make changes in academic direction without pressure.

FutuRoute’s early career programs are designed to be age-appropriate, interactive and insightful. Whether your child is in 8th grade or has just entered high school, now is the best time to begin planning.

Why Choose FutuRoute for Career Analysis

14+ years of experience in student and career counseling

Expert panel of psychologists, educators and career mentors

Globally accepted career assessment tools

Over 600 successful career analysis cases

400+ personalized counseling sessions

End-to-end guidance from school to college to career

We are more than just counselors. We are your trusted partners in building a fulfilling future.

Conclusion

Career planning should not be a rushed decision made during final exams. It should be a thoughtful journey that starts early, evolves over time and aligns with a student’s true self. Early career analysis provides students with clarity, confidence and direction.

At FutuRoute, we are committed to unlocking every student’s potential through timely guidance and expert support. We help students not just choose a career, but build one step by step.Give your child the advantage of early clarity and lifelong success. Begin the journey with FutuRoute today.

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Counselling for Commerce Students: Shaping Future Business Minds

In today’s fast-paced, competitive world, commerce is not just about accounts and economics—it's a gateway to careers in finance, business, entrepreneurship, law, and management. However, with a sea of options comes confusion. That’s where counselling for commerce students plays a pivotal role in unlocking potential and offering clarity on academic and career decisions.

Why Commerce Students Need Counselling

Students often choose the commerce stream after Class 10 with dreams of becoming a CA, investment banker, business analyst, or entrepreneur. But many are unaware of the vast number of career paths that exist beyond traditional routes. Lack of awareness, peer pressure, and misconceptions about the subject can lead to poor choices, stress, or even career dissatisfaction.

Counselling for commerce students provides students with guidance tailored to their interests, abilities, and long-term goals. It also equips them with the tools to make informed decisions about their higher education, entrance exams, and professional certifications.

Key Areas Where Counselling Helps

1. Understanding Career Options: Commerce students have a wide range of career options such as Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretary, Law, Management, Economics, Banking, Actuarial Science, Digital Marketing, and many more. A career counsellor helps students explore these options in detail and understand what aligns with their aptitude.

2. Course and College Selection: Many students are unsure whether to go for B.Com, BBA, BA Economics, or other specialized degrees. Counsellors assist in selecting the right course and suggest reputed universities based on a student’s goals, academic performance, and financial background.

3. Skill Assessment through Psychometric Tests: Psychometric assessments can evaluate a student’s strengths, personality traits, learning style, and career inclination. This scientific approach ensures that decisions are based on data rather than assumptions.

4. Goal Setting and Planning: A structured plan post-Class 12 is critical. Should one prepare for CA alongside B.Com or choose an integrated law course? A counsellor helps students break long-term goals into short-term, achievable milestones.

5. Managing Parental and Peer Pressure:Counselling for commerce students also includes sessions with parents to ensure that the student’s interests are respected and supported. Often, well-meaning advice from relatives or friends can confuse students. Professional counselling creates a balanced perspective.

Benefits of Early Counselling

Getting career guidance early—ideally in Class 11 or beginning of Class 12—can make a big difference. It allows students to choose optional subjects wisely, prepare for entrance exams like CUET, IPMAT, or CLAT, and build a stronger profile through internships or certifications.

Final Thoughts

Commerce is one of the most dynamic fields, offering immense opportunities in the corporate world and beyond. But without the right direction, even the brightest minds can feel lost. Counselling for commerce students is not just about choosing a career—it's about discovering one's passion, understanding one’s capabilities, and building a fulfilling future.

Whether you’re a commerce student unsure about your next step or a parent seeking the best for your child, don’t hesitate to invest in professional career counselling. It could be the turning point that shapes a successful and satisfying career path.

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Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Career Guidance Excellence at ODM Sapphire Global School

In today's rapidly evolving educational landscape, choosing the right career path has become more crucial than ever. Among schools in Jharkhand, ODM Sapphire Global School (OSGS) in Ranchi stands out as a beacon of excellence, not just for its academic prowess but for its revolutionary approach to career planning and counselling. This premier CBSE institution has redefined how students prepare for their professional futures, making it a preferred choice for parents seeking comprehensive educational support.

A Holistic Approach to Career Development

What sets ODM Sapphire Global School apart from other schools in Jharkhand is its innovative Career Planning Cell, designed to bridge the critical gap between education and career readiness. The school's philosophy centres on empowering students to discover careers they're passionate about while equipping them with the skills necessary for success. This early intervention approach ensures that students don't just stumble into career choices but make informed decisions that align with their natural talents and interests.

The comprehensive career guidance program begins with scientific psychometric assessments for students in classes 10th, 11th, and 12th. These tests, administered by certified career counsellors, provide deep insights into each student's aptitude, personality traits, and interests. Following the assessment, students receive personalised one-to-one counselling sessions that help them understand their strengths and explore suitable career pathways.

Comprehensive Support System

OSGS has developed a multi-tiered support system that includes cluster career counselling sessions tailored for different academic streams. Science students receive specialised guidance for medical and engineering fields, while commerce students explore business and finance opportunities. Arts and humanities students discover creative and analytical career paths. Additionally, the school offers cross-stream career options that any student can pursue, ensuring no one feels limited by their academic choices.

The school's commitment to practical exposure is evident through its Career Bootcamps, which are strategically scheduled after board examinations and competitive exams such as JEE and NEET. These intensive sessions provide focused guidance when students need it most. Furthermore, OSGS organises twelve exclusive sessions with industry experts covering diverse fields including biotechnology, law, defence, civil services, and liberal studies.

Global Perspective and Industry Connections

Recognising the value of global exposure, ODM Sapphire Global School fosters interactions with top Indian universities, including Christ University, Symbiosis, and Manipal University, as well as international institutions from the US, UK, Canada, Germany, and Australia. This global perspective helps students understand the vast opportunities available beyond traditional career paths.

The school's CareerX Helpline operates bi-weekly, providing students with continuous support and guidance. Quarterly career quiz competitions ensure students stay updated with industry trends and opportunities, while mini counselling sessions offer quick consultations for immediate concerns.

Why Choose OSGS for Your Child's Future?

Among schools in Jharkhand, ODM Sapphire Global School offers unparalleled career guidance through its structured six-step process: assessment, analysis, exploration, guidance, action planning, and follow-up. This systematic approach ensures every student receives personalised attention and develops a clear roadmap for their professional journey.

At ODM Sapphire Global School, career counselling isn't just an add-on service—it's an integral part of the educational experience that transforms uncertain students into confident, purpose-driven individuals ready to excel in their chosen fields.

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Choosing the right career path is one of the most important decisions in a student’s life — yet many Indian students remain unaware of the vast range of career options available to them. This lack of awareness often results in students following traditional and monotonous paths that may not align with their true interests or strengths.

Every individual is unique, and so is their potential. While some students may thrive in academic fields, others might excel in creative or vocational domains. Recognising this individuality is the first step towards building a fulfilling future.

That’s where Career Counselling plays a crucial role. Whether you’re a student in Class 10, Class 12, or have just completed high school, career guidance can help you understand your abilities, interests, and the opportunities best suited to you.

In this blog, we’ll explore why career counselling is essential after 10th, 12th, and post-high school — and why career counselling in Kolkata with MetaApply IE could be your smartest move yet.

Importance of Career Counselling Irrespective of what your academic stage is, whether you are a class 8th student, a 10th grader, or about to clear 12th. It’s important to understand where your interest lies and identify the career path that aligns best with your strengths and interests — and that’s exactly why career counselling is essential at every stage of your academic journey. With personalised career guidance, you gain a clearer perspective on what lies ahead, helping you make informed decisions about your education and future goals.

Here are some of the key reasons why opting for Career Counselling in Kolkata can make all the difference.

Boosts Confidence One of the most significant changes you’ll notice before and after career counselling is a newfound belief in your own capabilities. When you’re unaware of the various career paths available to you, it’s easy to feel intimidated by those around you. For instance, if even one of your friends has already decided what they want to pursue, the pressure to make a similar decision for yourself can become overwhelming — often leading you to follow the same path, even if it doesn’t suit your interests or strengths.

This is where career counsellors play a vital role. Through psychometric testing and personalised guidance, they help you understand your abilities and explore the career options best aligned with your potential. As a result, you gain clarity and confidence — both of which are essential to making the right academic and professional choices.

Stream Selection Another key reason why Career Counselling after Class 10th is so important is to help you choose the right stream. This is often the first major decision in a student’s academic life — one that can shape future career opportunities. While it should ideally be your decision, many students end up selecting a stream based on their parents’ preferences or simply on the basis of their Class 10 board results.

Career counsellors ensure that you have a say in this crucial choice. Using insights from psychometric tests along with your personal interests and aspirations, they guide you towards the stream and subjects that best align with your goals — ensuring that your next academic step is both informed and empowering.

Entrance Exam Preparation Indian education system is a competitive one. Whether you want to be an engineer, a doctor, or a civil servant, you must take the entrance exam. With hundreds of thousands of students taking these tests every year, it is not easy to clear them in one go. To help you know which entrance exam is the best suited as per your career plan, you need personalised guidance. This is where Career Counselling after 12th comes in the picture. They not only tell you what courses you may take next or what college it best for you. But they also help you decide the required entrance exam you must take. The counsellors also help you in preparing for the entrance exam without getting overwhelmed from the pressure of it.

What to Do After 12th Career counselling after Class 12 is equally important, as it helps you decide your next step with clarity and confidence. Opportunities are always available, the key is knowing which ones to pursue and when. This is exactly where career counsellors step in.

If you’ve completed high school in a stream or course that didn’t truly interest you, career counselling offers a chance to realign your path. Whether you’re considering a gap year to explore your options, searching for the right college and course, or planning to study abroad, a career counsellor helps you find the best route forward.

With personalised guidance and a clear action plan, career counselling in Kolkata or anywhere across India, empowers you to pursue the future you’ve always dreamed of.

Awareness of Modern Careers According to a survey by the Times of India, 93% of Indian students are aware of only seven career options. This limited awareness is often influenced by parental pressure to pursue conventional career paths, such as engineering, medicine, or business — rather than exploring unconventional or emerging fields that may better suit their talents and interests. However, in today’s world, there is no stream or hobby that can’t be turned into a well-paying occupation. If you are good with talking in front of a camera, you can be a content creator in many ways. So, to make you aware of the modern career options, the career counsellors are here to guide. With the help of a Psychometric Test, the career counsellors make you understand what some of the best suited career paths for you are. Not just that, they also provide you with a personalised action plan to accomplish those goals.

MetaApply Career Counselling in Kolkata- Your Personalised Experts As you see why career counselling after 12th is important for you. Here is how MetaApply Career Counselling will help you in your academic career.

Psychometric Test When you connect with career counsellors at MetaApply Kolkata Experience Centre, the first step of your career counselling starts with a psychometric test. The MetaApply Psychometric Test is a scientifically curated assessment that analyses your personality traits, strengths, and interests. Based on the test’s result, our counsellor help you find the best suited career for you as per your strengths.

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Top 5 Signs You Need Career Counselling Services to Achieve Your Professional Goals

In today’s competitive job market, navigating your career path can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re just starting or looking for a mid-career shift, knowing when to seek professional guidance is essential. Career Counselling Services can provide clarity, confidence, and direction. Here are the top five signs that indicate you need career counselling to achieve your professional goals.

1. You Feel Stuck in Your Current Job Without Growth Opportunities

Do you feel like your career is going nowhere? If you’re constantly battling monotony or sensing that your role doesn’t align with your aspirations, Career Counselling Services can help. A career counselor will assess your skills, interests, and personality to identify potential opportunities for growth.

Why Seek Counseling?Career Counselling Services can introduce you to industries or roles you may not have considered. Counselors often use tools like personality assessments and skill evaluations to match you with career paths that resonate with your goals.

2. You’re Unsure About Your Career Choices

If you’re struggling to decide on a career path or find yourself questioning whether you’ve made the right choice, it’s a clear sign that you need guidance. Many individuals pursue careers based on external pressures or fleeting interests, only to realize later that the field doesn’t suit them.

How Can Counseling Help?Career Counselling Services guide you through self-discovery, helping you uncover what truly motivates and excites you. They provide an objective perspective, enabling you to make informed decisions about your career.

3. You’re Transitioning Careers or Re-Entering the Workforce

Career transitions, whether by choice or circumstance, can be daunting. Similarly, if you’ve taken a break from the workforce and are trying to return, understanding where to start can be overwhelming.

The Role of Career CounselingCareer Counselling Services are skilled in identifying transferable skills and preparing you for new industries or roles. They provide personalized strategies, from crafting your resume to honing interview skills, ensuring a smooth transition or re-entry.

4. You’re Struggling to Identify Your Strengths and Weaknesses

Many people find it challenging to pinpoint their core competencies or areas for improvement. Without this knowledge, creating a roadmap for professional growth becomes difficult.

Why This MattersCareer counselors utilize tools like psychometric tests, aptitude assessments, and one-on-one discussions to help you understand your strengths and areas for development. This insight is invaluable for setting achievable career goals and identifying suitable opportunities.

5. You’re Not Achieving Your Career Goals Despite Your Efforts

Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you’re unable to land the job of your dreams or achieve your career objectives. Whether it’s due to a lack of skills, misaligned goals, or industry challenges, not knowing what’s holding you back can be frustrating.

How Counseling Can Change ThisCareer Counselling Services provide actionable feedback and strategies tailored to your situation. From improving your job application materials to teaching you how to network effectively, their expertise can turn your struggles into successes.

Conclusion

Recognizing when you need Career Counselling Services is the first step toward achieving your professional goals. A career counselor serves as a mentor, offering guidance, support, and actionable strategies tailored to your unique needs.

If any of these signs resonate with you, it might be time to invest in your future by seeking professional Career Counselling Services. After all, your career is one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. Don’t leave it to chance—start planning for success today.

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Unlocking Opportunities: The Rise of Online Career Counselling

In today’s fast-paced digital world, career decisions have become more complex than ever. From a plethora of career paths to evolving industry demands, navigating this landscape can feel overwhelming. Enter Career Counselling Online, a transformative solution that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their futures.

What is Online Career Counselling? Online career counselling leverages digital platforms to provide expert guidance, helping individuals identify and pursue career paths aligned with their skills, interests, and goals. Through virtual tools such as video calls, chat services, and assessments, online counselling has democratized access to career support, breaking barriers of geography and time. Why Choose Online Career Counselling?

Accessibility and Convenience Whether you're a student exploring career options or a professional considering a career switch, online counselling allows you to seek advice from the comfort of your home. Flexible schedules cater to even the busiest of individuals.

Personalized Guidance Online platforms use psychometric tests and personalized consultations to provide insights into your aptitude, personality, and interests. These insights form the foundation for tailored career recommendations.

Global Reach With online counselling, geographical boundaries vanish. You can connect with experts from across the world, gaining access to diverse perspectives and industry-specific expertise.

Cost-Effective By eliminating travel costs and offering flexible pricing models, online counselling is often more affordable than traditional, in-person services. How Does Online Career Counselling Work?

Assessment Phase: Users typically begin with aptitude and personality tests to understand their strengths and preferences.

Consultation Phase: Virtual one-on-one sessions allow counsellors to discuss assessment results and explore suitable career paths.

Action Plan: The counsellor provides a detailed roadmap, including necessary skills, certifications, and steps to achieve career goals.

Follow-Up: Many platforms offer follow-up sessions and ongoing support to track progress and adjust plans as needed. Benefits for Different Audiences • Students: Get clarity on education and career paths early in life. • Job Seekers: Transition smoothly between industries or roles. • Professionals: Advance in careers with targeted advice on skills and opportunities. Popular Online Career Counselling Platforms Several platforms provide excellent career guidance services, including: • CareerGuide: Focused on psychometric testing and counselling. • LinkedIn Learning: Offers skills assessments and career insights. • Mindler: Provides comprehensive career counselling for students and professionals. Final Thoughts The advent of Career Counselling Online has revolutionized how individuals approach career planning. It’s no longer limited to face-to-face meetings but is now a dynamic, accessible, and impactful process that puts the power of choice back into the hands of individuals. Invest in your future by exploring online career counselling today and unlock doors to opportunities you never imagined. Your career journey starts here!

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Psychometric Profiling, Job Personality Tests, and Career Personality Tests: Unveiling Potential and Fit

In the ever-evolving landscape of the job market, employers and job seekers alike are turning to advanced methods to ensure the best matches between roles and individuals. Among these methods, Psychometric Profiling, Job Personality Test, and career personality tests stand out as pivotal tools in the recruitment and career development process. These tools provide deeper insights into an individual’s personality, aptitudes, and potential fit within a given role or organizational culture.

Understanding Psychometric Profiling

Psychometric profiling is a scientific approach to measuring individuals’ mental capabilities and behavioral style. The objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of a person’s psychological makeup. This includes aspects such as intelligence, skills, and personality traits. Psychometric tests are typically designed to be objective and standardized, ensuring that the results are consistent and comparable across different individuals.

The Role of Job Personality Tests

Job Personality Tests are a subset of psychometric assessments focused specifically on understanding how a person’s character and temperament align with the demands of a particular job. These tests evaluate traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, emotional stability, and openness to experience.

The benefits of job personality tests are manifold. They assist employers in:

Identifying Suitable Candidates: By comparing a candidate’s personality profile with the job requirements, employers can determine if the candidate is likely to succeed and thrive in the role.

Enhancing Team Dynamics: Understanding personality traits can help in creating balanced teams where members complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses.

Reducing Turnover: When employees’ personalities align with their job roles, they are more likely to be satisfied and less likely to leave, reducing turnover rates.

Improving Performance: Employees whose personality traits match their job roles tend to be more engaged and productive.

From the candidate’s perspective, Job Personality Tests provide valuable insights into their own compatibility with various roles, helping them make more informed career choices.

Exploring Career Personality Tests

Career Personality Tests, while similar to job personality tests, have a broader scope. They are designed to help individuals understand their core strengths, preferences, and interests to guide them towards suitable career paths. These tests often incorporate elements of interest inventories, value assessments, and skill evaluations.

The use of career personality tests can be particularly beneficial in the following ways:

Career Guidance for Students and Young Professionals: These tests can provide direction to individuals who are at the beginning of their career journey, helping them to select educational paths and career options that align with their personality.

Career Transitions: For those considering a career change, these tests can offer insights into new industries or roles that may be a better fit based on their evolved interests and skills.

Personal Development: Understanding one’s career personality can highlight areas for growth and development, enabling individuals to work on specific skills or traits that are important for their desired career path.

Career Personality Tests commonly used include the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), the Strong Interest Inventory, and the Holland Code (RIASEC) assessments. These tools help individuals match their unique profiles with compatible career options, increasing the likelihood of long-term job satisfaction and success.

Integration and Application in the Workplace

The integration of Psychometric Profiling, job personality tests, and Career Personality Tests in the workplace can transform the hiring and development landscape. Here’s how organizations can effectively utilize these tools:

Recruitment: By incorporating psychometric assessments into the recruitment process, organizations can ensure a better fit between candidates and job roles, leading to improved performance and job satisfaction.

Employee Development: Regular use of these tests can help in identifying training needs, creating personalized development plans, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Team Building: Understanding the diverse personality traits within a team can enhance communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution, leading to more effective teamwork.

Succession Planning: Psychometric profiling can aid in identifying high-potential employees and preparing them for future leadership roles through targeted development programs.

Conclusion

The strategic use of Psychometric Profiling, job personality tests, and Career Personality Tests offers a wealth of benefits for both employers and individuals. For employers, these tools are essential in making informed hiring decisions, optimizing team dynamics, and enhancing overall organizational performance. For individuals, they provide critical insights into personal strengths and preferences, guiding career choices and professional development. As the job market continues to evolve, the integration of these assessments will play an increasingly vital role in shaping successful and fulfilling careers.

[weadapt]

Yeeeeeee!!!!

This is one of the things I found about Cal’s ability:

Whoever used the extremely rare ability experienced a blinding white light before receiving a Force vision, albeit with slightly distorted input, of the sight, sound, and emotions associated with the object. Though an innate skill, it nonetheless still required some study and practice to properly control it. To an unpracticed individual touching an object that induced a vision could also cause severe headaches and seizures, consequently making these episodes appear more like symptoms of a serious illness rather than a rare and powerful Force ability. The power could taint the force-sensitive if the object they touched had been used to execute dark-side-related actions, like murder. Wielders of the dark side with the ability could rip memories from other’s minds. The Jedi Council strongly discouraged the use of psychometry on dead bodies, as the emotions prior to a violent death were so strong that the deceased would have likely brushed with the dark side. This endangered Jedi by exposing them to these powerful emotions. Additionally, the Jedi Council frowned upon excessive use of this power, as it allowed the user to experience intense emotions, which would make him or her more susceptible to the dark side of the Force. Extreme cases caused the psychometric's mind to become possibly permanently trapped, and rarer still, caused death.

I also think it’s interesting how Cal experiences echos from different perspectives. Either he’s seeing the echo through someone else’s eyes, or actively in the vision and is able walking around, or even seeing the vision happening before his eyes (not in his mind) as we saw in Survivor. I wonder as a kid if it was really hard to determine what was actual happening for real and what was an echo in the case of seeing visions in a real space which are almost no different than interacting with anyone else in the present. That’s gotta be scary; not knowing whether what’s happening around you is a tangible reality.

I’m really excited to being collabing with you!!

If I POSSIBLY (no promises) wrote a story of Cal having severe echos at a very, very young age and his parent(s) struggling to find a way to help him, what would you ultimately want out of the story?

[elytrafemme]

it’s kind of neat to reflect on because in hindsight i entirely understand why i thought i might have autism because i just have that intersection between sensory processing issues, BPD, and unexplained cognitive issues, but it’s interesting to see where that intersection doesn’t cover and how much that explains specifically.

[alliance00]

Top 5 Benefits of Partnering with an Executive Search Agency

The merciless winds of competition and the merciful ticking clock: nothing can hinder an organisation from scaling if it has the right leaders. While every other need for a hire is manageable within internal recruiting teams, these C-Suite and senior executive roles truly call for strategic targeting, discretion, and accuracy when going the must-be-an-executive-search-agency route.

Besides saving you some time and money, professional executive search firms ensure that the leadership talent brought into your company matches your strategic vision exactly. The five best reasons to hire an executive search agency for your next leadership appointment will now be discussed.

1. Access to a Broader and Higher-Caliber Talent Pool

The most coveted executives are rarely searching for jobs. In this group are distinguished leaders, content with their current roles, and conventionally, such potential candidates are invisible on regular recruitment platforms. A search firm takes the position of reaching out to this stale market.

Search organizations use a variety of sources-including proprietary databases and industry contacts reach talent pools that go beyond the reach of HR departments of companies. The engagement is direct but discreet and entails gauging interest and evaluating person-to-job fit. Only on-the-top-notch, well-vetted candidates are brought forward.

Bottom line: You get access to top-tier executive talent that would otherwise remain unreachable.

2. Objective and Strategic Evaluation of Candidates

The overriding purpose of having an executive search agency would be to get an unbiased partner in the decision-making process. Such firms are trained and equipped to assess the candidate on much more than just a few lines on a résumé. They look at many things, such as leadership style, cultural fit, strategic vision, and so on, in terms of whether the candidate can deliver in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Executive search firms, through structure, assessments, interviews, and reference checks, furnish additional information that companies can rely upon in making their decisions. Many companies subsequently go further and conduct leadership or psychometric testing to ensure cultural and value alignment with the candidate.

The risk of making a bad executive hire is minimized through these agencies' wide strategic and unbiased perspective-attaching a candidate to a job might be considered the worst mistake a business can ever contribute towards.

3. Time and Cost Efficiency

Learning and hiring at this level are heavy on resources. The whole procedure, from sourcing and screening to interviewing and offer negotiation, can take months to complete. The burden for companies without internal executive search teams falls on the frustrated HR departments or C-suite executives.

An experienced executive search agency takes on the end-to-end process, freeing internal HR resources while paying attention to ensuring quality. They oversee everything, from job briefs, candidate sourcing, interview processes, to negotiation phases, and most importantly, speed up time-to-hire, which, when at the leadership level, fills capacity gaps in operations and arrives with uncertainty.

Hiring an executive search firm involves an up-front cost. However, the good return lies in better hires, shorter time of onboarding, and fewer chances of failure.

4. Confidentiality and Discretion

Such things concerning leadership changes need to be undertaken with utmost discretion. Secrecy is major when replacements of an executive are being made, when succession is being planned, or when talent is being put on the target list from a competitor.

The agencies keep utmost confidentiality to protect the interests of the employing organization and the candidate. This psychological secret allows them to conduct searches in secret, so the role would not have to be publicly advertised, thereby maintaining full attorney-client confidentiality while searching for candidates.

This goes especially for when companies are embarking on mergers, restructurings, or face other sensitive conditions in their particular markets. Having a trusted search partner ensures professionalism, adds trust, and while making sure that disruption to your organization is kept to a minimum.

5. Long-Term Partnership and Strategic Insight

The partnership with a top-tier executive search agency extends infinitely past the candidate's hiring. Many firms remain long-term partners, providing clients with onboarding support, market intelligence, and succession planning.

They keep themselves updated on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and emerging leadership competencies that eventually define your long-term talent strategy. A long-time search partner thus gains deep knowledge of your business culture, values, and leadership needs, enabling it to act beyond just a recruiter into a true strategic advisor.

Such a partnership can be a real competitive advantage for growing firms, ensuring they continuously position themselves to attract, retain, and develop the right leaders.

Final Thoughts

Executive hiring is one decision that organizations must get right. The risk of a bad hire is immensely high, but the upside of a good hire is astronomical. Through the partnership with an executive search firm, companies increase the likelihood of finding transformational leadership that ensures growth.

In other words, from accessing top talent to strategic alignment, executive search firms do a lot more than just recruitment—they essentially become a part of your leadership team.

So to speak, an executive search agency like Alliance Recruitment Agency can be your best bet for actually investing in the future of your organization, by helping fill targeted C-suite positions or providing opportunities to build a strong pipeline. This investment will return great dividends for years to come. Contact us now.

[irrfahrer]

are there any important npcs in your oc's life? what are they like?

ORIGINAL CHARACTER QUESTIONS& HEADCANONS: * collection #1

X'Ma - X'Ma was a Verpine Jedi Healer who at some point after becoming a Knight was called to help a by a natural disaster destroyed community on a Outer Rim world. The catastrophe was a lot of more devasting than she had been informed and after months of beeing on the planet the population turned to canibalism and X'ma and only one other of her Jedi-Healer group were able to flee. After years of redrawing, X'Ma eventually figured that all problems in the Galaxy came from hunger (For food, for more riches etc) and that she was able to at least help with the Hunger for Food and joined the AgriCorps. When Ziv was send to the AGriCorps, she was specifically send to learn under X'Ma, so her Force-Healing-abilities could grow. X'Ma was therefor Zivs Master in the AgriCorps and teached a group of Adepts. She was also the person on whichs example Ziv decided that she wanted to present specifically feminine. She was murdered during Order 66. Ziv refers to X'Ma often as "old bug" since X'mas petname for her group of Adepts was "my little grubs".

Malkhaz- Malkhaz is a Kiffar with psychometric abilities, who had been send to the AgriCorps at the start of the Clone Wars. He was Zivs best friend in the AgriCorps and boyfriend only for them eventually realizing that they were better of as friends. Zivs earring is a gift from him. Depending on the Plot when a antagonist is needed, Malkhaz is a inquisitor. Ziv regulary remembers him as "a sweet boy".

Malaarrii- is a Wookie artist who worked for the same Crimelord as Ziv did shortly after she became the Murakamis Warden. When Ziv took the Murakami with her she figured she would need to be able to fight against Lightsabers and joined the service of a Crimelord as a personal Doctor in exchange for a cortosis vembrace. She thought she would pay off her debt to the crimelord, but obviously she had not yet grasped the fact that she wold never be able to pay off her debt as long as she was useful for the crimelord. Malaarrii was a woodcarver and since Ziv could understand his langauge they often sat together. As Malaarriis favorite pastime was carving childrentoys and Ziv as a midwife was earning money on the side working woth new parents, they bounded overtheir interest together and Malaarrii was the first time Ziv actually fell in Love. After around two years Ziv eventually figured that she would never be able to pay off her debt and Malaarrii helped her escape out of the crimelords grasp. They still love eachother dearly but had ahd no contact since that time. Ziv still unknowingly looks for features and personalitytraits in other people and people she is romantically attracted all have in some way some similatritys to Malaarrii.

Joon -Joon is a Rhodian Force-Sensetive who was a member of Zivs Youngling Clan and with that was essentially Zivs brother in the manner that they grew up together since they were laying in the Crib and therefor knew eachother inside and out . He survived the purge and became a Bounty Hunter. And he utterly hates Ziv. For a complete understandable reason from his perspective, but anyway: The members of the different Hawkbat Clans are known to be creative, caring, determinated and very intelligent and have the potential to be mischievous, if not even very cunning just as the animal Hawkbats who are considered to be  elegant animals but also a animal on whichs bad sides one should never end up. In a group the animals were strong and could take down any prey. They adjusted to the life on planets like corouscant through intelligence and teamwork and became the symbol of many pirate-groups due to their slyness and ableness to adjust to their changing enviorment (Like hawkbats adjusted in Legends to the new biological components on Coruscant after the Yuuzhan Vong War). The animals personality features are very good features to have in a personality as learning children, especially the social side of it, but also give birth to very colourful characters in adults- Like Ziv is one obviously, who is with her intelligence, willingness to serve the community (or flock if one wants to stay in Hawkbat terms) and determination that often grows into cunningness a typical personality found in a Hawkbat Clan. The task of growing up in such a Clan is to balance those features- to make sure that ones determination does not grow into obstinacy, to make sure that ones caring nature does not grow into giving oneself up for others, to make sure ones creativeness and mischief does not grow into cruelness. Joon struggled with this balance- in fact, he failed. Just as Ziv would numerouse timesduring her life. He was determinated to become a Jedi Knight and would not allowe that his Clans preformances slowed him down. If he would have worked with the other children, that would have been fine, yet his determination turned into cruelness because there was on eof the children who always lacked behind, especially in Lightsaber Practice. The children of the Clan decided as a group that this child should be taken on easily and train with the younger chlidren of another clan who were on their level, but Joon would not join in this decision and always pick out this child a  sparring-partner to essentially beat that child down into a bloody mush everyday over and over and over again. The children of the Hawkbat Clan took Joon to th side and told him to go easy on their sibling, Joon promised and said that all he was thinking of was the education of the clan. Then he again picked on that child, picked them as a sparring partner and again beat them to a bloody mush. This went on for weeks until Ziv decided it was enough and one night while everyone was sleeping she went over to Joons bed, pinnend him down into the sleepingmath with her weight and remainded him that she has very sharp claws and very sharp teeth, that she was sleeping every night right next to him and especially:That her mind could not be read. To make her point she burried her teeth in the boys throat and left permanent scars that damaged the boys vocal Chords or the rest of his life.Joon left the other child alone after that and redrew from the other children and while he never snitched on Ziv, she was eventually months later send to the AgriCorps. So while her mind could not be read there were probably catched flickers of this episode in Joons mind by older Masters in the Temple. Joon can be used as a occaisonal antagonist in theards and his relationship with Ziv is obviously complicated: They are siblings they grew up like siblings, thy love eachother like siblings and they are for eachother the only thing left of the Hawkbatclan but they also hate eachothers guts.

Thore Wotans - Thore is one of the Imps Ziv used for intel. He originally joined the empire to protect himself and his family from histilitys as he as a Kiffar and with that "only" a Near-human was for the empire not human enough. They lived together for a little over a year in the starharbour on which Thore was stationed only for Thore to be seen as unimportant enough to not be evacuated by the empire when the starharbour was used as a testfield for the Blackwing virus to nuke out the rebelcell stationed there. WHich obvious was there because Ziv was part of it. Thore and Ziv evntually managed to flee the starharbour but as it obviously was revealed that Ziv had constantly used Thore for intel and drugged him with avabush they broke appart. A year later Thore joined the rebellion. Ziv and Thore became friendly after a longer time and eventually occaisonal lovers, but they never reconected again for the obvious reason that the trust was gone. There is still love, but no trust. Thore is the Father of Ullr and Thrud, however he has no idea that he is a biological miracle who managed to concieve crosspecies since him and Ziv had had no contact after Endor.

Sos - A whipid prostitue in whichs Borthel Ziv worked as a midwife and medic. The Borthel, located in a big starharbour and therefor often visited by Imps on shoreleave which among other people Sos used to get Intel for the Rebellion. Ziv and Sos had a short affair, which lead to her intreducing Ziv to Saltbite and with that to the Rebellion.

Deep Current Squad, but especially Óss Saltbite and Ár Southriver- Since Ziv is named after Sif, the Deep Current Members are all named after runes in the Elder and Younger Futhark in some connection to Sif. With Óss (Wotan, Odin, inspiration, Wisdom) and Ár (plenty, bounty of Frey, good harvest), beeing examples. Saltbite obviously had been the one who had been contactd by Sos when Ziv joined the Rebellion and he is also the only one who knows about Zivs Jedi Background. This secret makes them closer, but also they are more distantly in thir personalitys because Saltbite is the oldest of the Group and really has not the nerve to deal with Zivs antics that happen because Ziv had not been socialized by Tynnan and also loves messing with people.Ár and Ziv mostly ended up often sitting together because Ár needed estrogenshots and Ziv as a medic was the one giving them to her. Accordingly after a long time they ended up beeing friends with Ziv even beeing the midwife when Árs mates had litters. This friendship was eventually shaken up a bit after ZIvs Jedi-background became known to the other members of Deep Current but they eventually reconnected again. In the Sequel verse in which Ziv had been frozen in carbonite, Ár is the one who took care of Zivs Daughters when she vanished.

Thrud and Ullr: Zivs twindaughters, that had till now not played a big role in any theard. They are Endor-babys, and eventually more of an epilogue aspect of her story and a reason why she redrew from the rebellion. Thrud and Ullr are forcesensetive, though they never joined Lukes school. Thrud becomes a Doctor and Ullr uses her forcesensetivity for little crimes.

The Murakami Orchid- For someone who had influenced Zivs life so much and in fact is the one person that protecting and keeping save is Zivs lifeduty, there can be not much said about the Orchid. They are young and they are learning and they might be just as stubborn and foulmouthed as Ziv.

[discluded]

The way Mile’s love language seems to be quality time and gift giving (or maybe acts of service? Considering the whole KP production? Sorta similar) and Apo’s love language is physical touch and words of affirmation (calling him handsome every possible opportunity, pointing out his smile). Different but understanding is key to communication and strengthening the bond, for any type of relationship.

Sugar daddy Mile is a verified love language ya’ll 😉

😭 OK so I actually do have formal training in psychology and statistics so I actually looked into this again and apparently there is now a cache of research around psychometric reliability of the love languages theory? What??? This actually caught me off guard. The paper is interesting and cites other published research so give it a read.

I will say, the research suggests via factor analysis (which examines the number of naturally occurring underlying categories that explain the data rather than an attempt to force the data into categories) is that "gift giving" and "acts of service" can likely be combined. In my personal experience (not that heuristics is psychometricly valid but) this is how I perceive the two categories as well, thinking about my own personal perspective on how I view giving gifts.

I think the one thing that confuses people about the love languages when it that it asks the survey respondent what their love language is, the question is centered around what makes them feel cherished, not how they prefer to express their affection.

So based on your assessment, the reverse is true. Apo in particular prefers acts of service/receiving gifts, and Mile enjoys words of praise (like the good samomile doggo he is...) I think they both value quality time as well, since that is something they both are in demand of. And they are both very touchy with each other. It's particiularly noticeable since Mile doesn't seem particularly inclined to initiate touch with other people. But we do see Mile praise Apo (who was blushy too) and Apo doing acts of service for Mile too (bringing medicine to him when he had COVID as exposed by Tong...buying him cherries, etc.)

I mean, it's difficult to assess because in a [romantic] relationship, I think a good partnership covers all four (five) areas, and we don't know them personally. We only know what we can see publicly.

But In the beginning you do see them clash and Mile very visibly adjusts his behavior to what makes Apo happy. I think another anon described it as more "rough" in the way guys often show affection for each other...( ironically Apo loves rough housing Jeff and some of the other cast mates and doesn't seem particularly bothered when it's returned from them so... hm. ) Mile's better at hiding their emotions, but Apo did reveal that Pond noticed them clashing and helped them work on their relationship and talk over where they're clashing. You know. As always, use your own judgement

[gingersnapwolves]

I saw you're watching devil judge and would like to recommend park jinyoungs earlier work he is psychometric. It starts out fun, light and cracky, and you get to know the characters, while they're giving pieces of the larger mystery. Then boom, you're invested and and can't stop watching. I love it, and I think it's really well written. The truth of the mystery is rolled out piece by piece as we get parts from different character's perspectives and I love how the story fits itself together

The summary of it looks interesting! Though thanks Wikipedia for, I assume, spoiling a big twist by starting with "after losing his parents in a fire" and then later in the same paragraph "[character], who was the main cause of the fire". Perhaps I should not have known that before watching? Although to be fair I will probably forget the name as soon as I've closed the tab.