Career Development Professionals (CDPs) recognize that a person’s values and beliefs may be aligned or different to those associated with their cultural background. CDPs reflect on their own values, beliefs and biases and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare to work with Indigenous clients, CDPs develop an understanding of the diverse histories, languages, cultural practices and spiritual beliefs of Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples), and reflect on how these may impact their expectations regarding work, education and training. CDPs gather information on barriers and challenges the client may be experiencing and identify relevant resources. Career Development Professionals (CDPs) help clients prepare for seeking employment by identifying which skills are required and helping them improve on these to aid their job search.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.Career Development Practitioners (CDPs) prepare themselves to work with clients who have recently moved to Canada on a temporary or permanent basis. They understand Canada’s immigration programs, and are aware of the diverse languages, values and beliefs of the immigrant client population which may impact expectations regarding work, education and training. CDPs gather information on barriers and challenges the client may be experiencing and identify relevant resources to build a successful intervention.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare for working with LGBTQ2+ clients, CDPs must develop an understanding of the challenges and barriers LGBTQ2+ clients face and how this may impact expectations regarding work, education and training.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare for working with youth at risk, CDPs develop an understanding of the challenges and barriers this client population faces and how this may impact expectations regarding work, education and training.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that will negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.To prepare for working with clients affected by work disruption, CDPs must develop an understanding of the challenges and barriers clients face and how this may impact expectations regarding work, education and training. CDPs must look for solutions that combine the needs of local employers and job seekers.Work disruption can occur due to multiple factors, including automation, globalization, artificial intelligence, and economic conditions.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and biases and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of a career development intervention They know that poverty in Canada is experienced across race, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status in all regions of the country.In preparation to working with clients living in poverty, CDPs must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges and barriers of this client population to develop realistic and attainable career development interventions. CDPs recognize that meeting basic needs is critical to career development outcomes.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that might negatively impact the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.In preparation to working with clients with a criminal record and/or post-incarceration, CDPs must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges and barriers faced following a conviction, and how these may impact expectations about, and access to, work, education and training.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) reflect on their own values and beliefs and seek to understand those of their clients. CDPs challenge their own assumptions and avoid stereotypes that may negatively affect the well-being of the client and the outcomes of career development interventions.In preparation to working with clients living with a disability, CDPs must be knowledgeable about the unique challenges and barriers specific to living with a disability and how it may impact expectations and access to work, education and training.

Career Development Professionals (CDPs) recognize and address the profound impact of racism on individuals’ career journeys. CDPs engage in ongoing self-reflection, challenge their biases, and strive to understand the unique experiences of clients affected by racism. They educate themselves on historical and contemporary manifestations of racism, acknowledging the intersectionality of race with other identities. They collaborate with clients to explore and navigate the specific challenges posed by racism in their career development.

To prepare to work with clients experiencing racism, CDPs develop an understanding of the diverse history of social, economic, and political racism in Canada, and reflect on how these historical and current experiences may impact their clients’ expectations regarding work, education, and training. CDPs actively seek information on barriers and challenges faced by clients and identify and use relevant resources to address these concerns. They empower individuals affected by racism to articulate their career goals, aspirations, and concerns.