The code of ethics

The code can provide support in ethically challenging situations and help ensure that career guidance is ethically sound. The ethical guidelines apply to all forms of career guidance.

Competence

When I provide career guidance:

1. I do this on the basis of up-to-date and evidence-based knowledge of the filed of careers.

2. I handle cases for which I have the competence and mandate. I recognise my professional limitations and inform clients about other relevant bodies and services.

3. I use methods and approaches that are suitable for the client's situation and opportunities.

Relations and cooperation

When relation to and cooperating with clients:

4. I respect the client's inherent worth and equality.

5. I show interest in the clients's background, current situation and future.

6. I show humility and use the client's understanding of their situation and opportunities as a starting point.

7. I am aware of the power that is entrusted to my role, and do my best to exercise that power of the benefit of the client and the process that we are going through togheter.

8. I observe confidentiality and other provisions regarding data protection.

Reflection

I reflect on my practice by:

9. being aware of what the core values and goal of career guidance are.

10. having a conscious approach to my attitudes and how they can affect my practice of career guidance.

11. having a critical view of my competance and continuosly assessing the need to improve my competence.

12. being aware of the limits of professional practice and if necessary challenging these.