Career professionals examine their own and the client's worldview as conceptualisation, awareness and structuring of the interpretation of reality. The goal is to strengthen the individual's self-knowledge and structure the underpinning foundations and beliefs of life. Philosophical questions of guidance are linked to the ethical principles of guidance.

The career professional has knowledge and understanding of

• the connections between guidance philosophical perspectives and their guidance orientation
• different worldview dimensions and contents
• the connection between philosophical questions of guidance and ethical principles

The career professional is able to

• define one's worldview and concept of humanity and their impact on one's guidance orientation
• respect the client's worldview and values
• provide guidance with the client in defining their values and thereby improving their self-knowledge
• critically examine the world and the future, as well as the values prevailing in society
• provide guidance with the client in acquiring critical reflection skills