CDP CORE COMPETENCIES
The following lists are from the Canadian Standards and Guidelines for Career Development Practitioners.
I have noted my ongoing inventory of experiences below each list.
C1 - PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOUR
C1.1 Adhere to the Code of Ethics and the Ethical Decision-Making Model
C1.1.1 Follow the Code of Ethics and apply the Ethical Decision-Making Model
C1.1.2 Demonstrate professional attributes
C1.2 Demonstrate a Commitment to Professional Development
C1.2.1 Develop relationships with other professionals
C1.2.2 Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
C1.2.3 Keep up-to-date with technology
C1.3 Deliver Career Development Services
C1.3.1 Apply a solution-focused framework
C1.3.2. Collect, analyze, and use information
C1.4 Manage Work
C1.4.1 Use planning and time management skills
C1.4.2 Follow case and project management procedures
C1.4.3 Document client interactions and progress
C1.4.4 Evaluate the service provided to clients
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Establish goals, prioritize goals, outline objectives, identify tasks, create timelines, monitor progress, review goals and objectives regularly.
C2 - INTERPERSONAL CONFIDENCE
C.2.1 Respect Diversity
C2.1.1 Demonstrate awareness and knowledge about diversity
C2.1.2 Demonstrate respect for diversity with all clients
C2.2 Communicate Effectively
C2.2.1 Work with climate and context to enhance communication
C2.2.2 Use a framework for verbal communication
C2.2.3 Use a framework for written communication
C2.2.4 Use effective listening skills
C2.2.5 Clarify and provide feedback
C2.2.6 Establish and maintain collaborative work relationships
C2.3 Develop Productive Interactions with clients
C2.3.1 Foster client self-reliance and self-management
C2.3.2 Deal with reluctant clients
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Identify communication purpose , use medium, organize information, use plain language, check-in to ensure audience understanding.
Provide resumè and cover letter critiques and deliver mock-interview coaching sessions.
C3 - CAREER DEVELOPMENT KNOWLEDGE
C3.1 Possess Career Development Knowledge
C3.1.1 Describe how human development models relate to career development
C3.1.2 Describe major career development theories
C3.1.3 Describe how change and transition affect clients moving through the career process
C3.1.4 Describe how life roles and values impact career development
C3.1.5 Identify major components of the career planning process
C3.1.6 Identify the major organizations, resources and community-based services for career development
C3.1.7 Explain components of labour market information
C3.1.8 Keep current about the labour market
C3.1.9 Keep current about diversity issues
C3.1.10 Describe how diversity issues can impact career development
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Provide Job Search guidance, compile demographic data, assess employer skills requirements, review labour market surveys, identify funding and training opportunities.
C4Â NEEDS ASSESSMENT AND REFERRAL
C4.1 Refer Clients to the Appropriate Sources
C4.1.1 Respond to clients' needs
C4.1.2 Develop and maintain a referral network
C4.1.3 Make appropriate referrals
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Help clients develop skills for research and refer them to external resources as needed.
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