Note that #1-9 reflect PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE - foundational to Career Development Professionals (CDPs) and also indicative of related fields of practice
Whereas #10-16 are competencies distinguishing the field of CAREER DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE - distinct to CDPs and embody the main activities that apply to most CDPs.
Professional Responsibility - adhere to professional code of conduct
Deliver Services within scope of practice
Maintain professional boundaries
Obtain informed consent
Protect information and records
Represent career development qualifications
Ethics and Regulations - guide practice using ethical decision-making process
Comply with legislation and regulations
Follow ethical decision-making process
Client-Practitioner Relationship - nurture a collaborative and trusting relationship
Establish and sustain working alliance
build self-agency
help clients address and prevent conflict
engage reluctant or resistant clients
manage abusive client behavior
help clients manage mental health
Diversity & Inclusion - promote a diverse and inclusive workforce and equitable access to resources and opportunities
respect diversity and inclusion
promote diversity and inclusion
advocate for client
Evidence-Based practice - develop and sustain an evidence-based practice to improve outcomes
develop evidence-based interventions
monitor client progress
maintain client records
Professional development - commit to lifelong learning by developing new skills aligned with development in the field of practice and society
develop and maintain professional relationships
engage in lifelong learning
collaborate with peers
Health and Wellness - promote well-being and a healthy work environment
manage emotional responses
interact with others in respectful and civil manner
plan and organize work
maintain health and wellness
Communication - communicate in a clear and effective manner
use active listening skills
communicate verbally
communicate non-verbally
communicate in writing
conduct meetings
deliver presentations
Digital Literacy - leverage current and emerging technologies to support career development practice
use digital technology
respond to cybersecurity breaches
Foundational Knowledge and Applied Theories - develop foundational knowledge of field of practice
understand career development theories and models
apply career development theories and models
Service Delivery Process - engage clients in a structured career exploration
conduct intake interviews
conduct employability assessment
help client develop goals and action plans
select and monitor interventions
help client build support network
manage caseload
Learning and Job Readiness - provide individualized support to achieve learning and employment goals
explore learning and employment possibilities
develop learning readiness skills
develop job readiness skills
Awareness of diverse worldviews - develop tailored approaches for client populations
work with Indigenous Clients
Work with immigrant clients
work with LGBTQ2+ clients
work with youth at risk
work with clients affected by work disruption
work with clients living in poverty
work with clients post-incarceration
work with clients living with a disability
Career Resources - manage career resources to support client services and self-directed learning
maintain and deliver career resources
maintain current knowledge of labor market
use assessment tools and approaches
deliver services using technology
Client work search strategies - use tailored approaches to prepare client for learning and employment
work with clients to develop resumes
work with clients to write communications
work with clients to assemble portfolios
work with clients to develop value proposition
work with clients to develop references
work with clients to prepare for employment interviews
work with clients to build a professional network
Referrals to Professional Services - refer client to other professionals as required