The career decision-making process for college students is often a challenging journey in terms of having a more reflective, systematic and progressive guidance towards their career paths. The study attributes this to a severe lack of discernment in their career journey which focuses on more academically driven goals instead of being purpose driven. Based on the literature review done, this conceptual paper aims to provide a discernment-driven career decision-making model for tertiary students so that they can be guided systematically, intrinsically and mindfully through the process of deep self-reflection and career discernment, which will ultimately lead to career confidence and assurance. It is hoped that this framework could be utilised by career counsellors, educators and practitioners to facilitate an effective process of career decision-making among tertiary students towards a more discerning career-fit as they guide students in their future career pursuits meaningfully.
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