Brain Drain - Hochschule der Bundesagentur für Arbeit

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6. Course 6: Questions and Tasks for Self-Assessment
6.1 Learning Objectives
• The BD-BG counsellor is ready to accept self-assessment and supervision. (TAX 2
– supporting competences)
• BD-BG counsellors apply the evaluation sheet for self-assessment. (TAX 3 –
supporting competences)
• The BD-BG counsellor is ready to develop knowledge of those categories which
are in deficit. (TAX 4 – supporting competences)
6.2 Unit 1: Questions and Tasks
1. Competences self-assessment. Eight of the key skills necessary for the career
counsellor’s work are listed below. Assess each of the skills in accordance with
knowledge you possess at the moment using the 5-degree assessment scale.
- - (not well at all)
- (poorly)
+ - (fairly)
+ (well)
+ + (excellently)
Competences - - - + - + + +
1. Theory: Know the career development theories and
cultural models that refer to transnational career
development problems and apply into specific cases.
2. Helping Skills: Recognise and respect different kinds
of diversity (racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, age,
religion, etc.)
3. Diversity: Recognize special needs of individuals and
groups related to Brain Drain – Brain Gain and adapt
services to meet their needs. Be aware of cultural and
market challenges that these groups meet in the
transition and offer support to overcome the risks of
isolation and frustration.
4. Assessment: Be competent about specific instruments
and inventories that evaluate client’s potential and
prognosticate their career chances within different
contexts. Assess the client’s career maturity and ability
to make independent and satisfactory decisions. Help
identify and address the potential barriers and
difficulties of clients in the context of BD-BG.
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