Dr. Muhammad Qamar Hassan is the Founder of Personality Type Based Career Counselling & Career Guidance System in Pakistan & KnowYourCareer.Pk
The Architect of Purpose: Dr. Muhammad Qamar Hassan and the Revolution of Type-Based Career Counselling in Pakistan
Introduction
In a developing nation like Pakistan, the traditional approach to education and career selection has long been dictated by societal pressure, parental whims, and a “prestige-driven” mindset. For decades, the gold standard for success was limited to becoming a doctor or an engineer. In this rigid landscape, Dr. Muhammad Qamar Hassan emerged as a visionary reformer. As the pioneer of Type-Based Career Counselling in Pakistan, he introduced a scientific, psychological, and person-centred approach to professional development. His work has shifted the narrative from “what pays more” to “who am I meant to be.”
Early Life and Intellectual Foundations
Dr. Muhammad Qamar Hassan’s journey is rooted in a deep-seated desire to solve the “mismatch” problem in Pakistani society—where individuals with high potential often end up in the wrong professions, leading to burnout and national stagnation.
His academic background in psychology and his deep study of human personality provided the foundation for his later work. He recognized early on that the Pakistani education system focused on what to learn, but completely ignored who was learning. This realization led him to explore the works of Carl Jung and the subsequent development of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the Holland Codes (RIASEC), adapting these Western psychological frameworks to suit the cultural and linguistic nuances of Pakistan.
The Concept of Type-Based Career Counselling
At the heart of Dr. Qamar’s services is the Type-Based Career Counselling System. Unlike traditional guidance, which looks at grades or market trends, his system is built on three fundamental pillars:
1. Personality Assessment
(The “Who”)
Using sophisticated psychometric tools, Dr Qamar helps individuals identify their innate personality traits. Are they introverted or extroverted? Do they lead with logic or empathy? By identifying one’s “Type,” he removes the guesswork from career selection.
2.Aptitude and Interest
(The “What”)
He emphasises that interest alone is not enough; one must have the cognitive aptitude to back it up. His system maps personality types to specific job functions where those types naturally excel.
3.Values and Environment
(The “Where”)
Dr. Qamar argues that a career is not just a job title but an environment. His counselling considers whether a student will thrive in a high-pressure corporate office, a creative studio, or a laboratory setting.
Major Contributions and Services – The Discovery of
“Individual Uniqueness”
Dr. Qamar’s greatest service to Pakistan is the popularization of the idea that “every child is a genius, provided they are in the right field.” He has fought against the “herd mentality” that forces students into overcrowded professions. Through his workshops and one-on-one sessions, thousands of students have found the courage to pursue unconventional paths in arts, social sciences, and entrepreneurship.
Training a New Generation of Counsellors
Recognizing that he could not reach millions of students alone, Dr. Qamar focused on Capacity Building. He has trained hundreds of teachers, professors, and HR professionals in the art of psychometric testing and career guidance. This has created a ripple effect, establishing career counselling cells in various educational institutions across the country.
Corporate and Organisational Development
His services extend beyond students. Dr. Qamar has worked with organisations to improve team dynamics and employee retention. By applying “Type Theory” to the workplace, he helps managers understand that a “difficult” employee is often just a “misplaced” one.