Personal Characteristics
Career development professionals need the following characteristics:
- a genuine interest in and respect for people from all walks of life
- patience, understanding and the ability to listen non-judgementally
- excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
- objectivity and tact
- the ability to motivate and inspire clients
- the ability to facilitate communication in groups of eight to 20 people
- good organizational and planning skills
- the ability to work effectively with other professionals and community agencies.
They should enjoy consulting with people, compiling information and working with clients to develop innovative solutions to problems.
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