A1.3 Ethical principles

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Career professionals act in accordance with the ethical principles of their field.

The career professional has knowledge and understanding of

the ethical and philosophical principles of guidance
the ethical essence of guidance work
the content of the work, service channels and situations where ethical questions may arise
their personal values, concepts of humanity and ethicality
key international and national ethical guidelines and principles in their field
the time and context constraints of theories, approaches and forms of work and their applicability to the respective guidance process
factors influencing ethical consideration from the perspectives of different parties
bias issues related to the job and the operating environment

The career professional is able to

act professionally in accordance with international and national ethical principles in the field
critically evaluate their activities as career professionals and acknowledge how their values, understanding of humanity and ethical thinking are impacting their work
assess the applicability of the theories, approaches and forms of work used to the respective guidance process (see also section B2.4 Guidance theories)
work in a way that the client's interests are at the centre of operations
act in their work promoting equity, equality and justice
use collegial discussions to support ethical considerations
consult the appropriate experts in case of solution requiring ethical considerations
examine the risks and benefits of different options
independently make ethically justified decisions in their work
bring forward ethically justified perspectives in organisation´s guidance work
make initiatives to promote ethical reflection and action within their professional networks