Career professionals commit to identifying their personal areas of development and to continuous improvement of their professional expertise. 

The career professional has knowledge and understanding of  

• the importance of lifelong learning and continuous professional development in their work
• goals, contents and areas related to their work as well as competency requirements (see also section C4.1 Planning and organisation)
• the potential of current and future technologies in guidance work
• further education and training relevant to their professional development
• funding opportunities that allow focusing on developing their competency
• factors affecting their work ability and well-being

The career professional is able to

• critically evaluate their and the work community's guidance activities in relation to changes and megatrends in their operating environment
• assess the impacts of legislation, the operating environment and the organisation's policies and operating instructions from the perspective of their work
• update their job description and competency to meet any changes affecting their work
• assess the potential of current and future technologies and their use in their work
• evaluate their performance and identify their strengths and areas for development
• create and maintain a personal development plan
• apply for further education and training that supports the development of their competency
• develop their work based on feedback from clients and other professionals
• assess the development of their competency and professional expertise
• share their experiences within their professional networks and participate in professional discussions in the field
• assess and promote their work ability and well-being