Brain Drain - Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit

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The basic norms of ethical behaviour in career counselling are presented below.
They may be the basis for elaboration of a detailed ethical code in BD-BG
counselling area.
1. The career counsellor respects and protects the client’s right for a free choice in
the framework of the services provided.
2. The counsellor informs clients before and in the beginning of the counselling
relation about the goals, counselling techniques and specific framework
requirements for conducting the counselling.
3. The counsellor keeps confidentiality in relations with the client with regards to
information acquired through this relationship and in accordance with the
responsibilities of the working environment.
4. The counsellors are aware of their competence limitations; they provide only
services and use only methods they are qualified for.
5. If client’s needs go beyond the counsellor’s possibilities for assistance the
counsellor acknowledges it and refers the client to a relevant specialist.
6. Counsellor’s duty is to provide balance between the client’s needs and the
needs of the organisation he or she works for.
7. The counsellor should inform the client in an understandable way about the
type, goal and results of the standardised test methods.
8. When computer programs are applied the career counsellor should be sure that:
(�) the client is able in intellectual, emotional and physical sense to work with a
computer;
(b) the computer application is relevant to the client’s needs;
(c) the client understands the meaning of the given computer application;
(d) the client receives feedback in order to solve eventual problems (not
understanding or incorrect usage) and assessment for additional needs to be
made.
9. The career counsellor cannot conduct a relationship of a sexual, physical or
intimate nature with their clients.
10. The counsellor does not allow and execute sexual harassment through
intentional and often repeated comments, gestures or physical contact of a
sexual nature.
11. The counsellor does not discuss and does not allow their personal and
professional problems to threaten the relationship with the client.
12. The career counsellor is aware of the influence of stereotypes and
discrimination (prejudice in regard with age, health status, ethnical belonging,
gender, race, religion and sexual orientation) and protects individual rights and
the personal dignity of the client.
13. The career development counsellor improves the provided practices and
services through continuous education and working practice.
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