NRWA • PARW/CC • CDI • CMA Code Of Ethics That We Abide By...
NRWA Members Agree to:
Accurately and fairly advertise products, services, and business qualifications according to commonly recognized and accepted business practices and local, state and federal laws.
Comply with all legal obligations and licensing laws in providing professional services. Remain sensitive to individual client needs and be compassionate in providing advice, products, and services to meet clients' specific objectives.
Provide or recommend materials and services that will enhance our clients' abilities to achieve goals without regard to race, gender, or religion.
Deliver to our clients what was promised and be truthful in guiding, advising, and counseling clients at all times.
Remain up-to-date on the latest résumé and employment trends, as well as current market and hiring trends that will affect our clientele.
Guarantee complete client confidentiality at all times. In doing so, only information relevant to the job search and the normal conduct of business will be solicited from client. This information will not be shared, in part, or in whole, with anyone outside our organizations, without expressed and signed consent of the client.
This Code of Ethics underwrites the credibility of the Career Management Alliance and the professional actions of its members. It reaches this goal by describing how members of Career Management Alliance behave in dealing with the following constituencies:
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Members of the careers and employment professions, including fellow members of Career Management Alliance,
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Employers who rely upon the professional services Career Management Alliance members provide,
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Members of the public, and
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Internal and external clients.
Alliance members bind themselves to this Code and decisions of Career Management Alliance Ethics Committee by signing this agreement:
Ethical Practices & Behaviors. Career Management Alliance members will not act in ways that even suggest impropriety. Career Management Alliance does not attempt to provide a detailed, all-encompassing definition for impropriety. However, a Career Management Alliance member would not take any action that he or she would not be comfortable seeing described on the front page of the Wall Street Journal.
Client, Employee & Employer Confidentiality. Career Management Alliance members respecteveryone's confidentiality. Members maintain career-based competencies, honesty, and service. Members will not release personal or proprietary information without the consent of its owner or owners.
Information Dissemination. Career Management Alliance members pledge to provide the best information possible to clients, employees, associates, colleagues, employers and the general public.
Contractual Obligations. Career Management Alliance members honor copyrights, trademarks, service marks, and other legally binding agreements.
Public Outreach. Career Management Alliance members educate the public by writing and speaking wherever and whenever they can to help others achieve rewarding careers, teams of dedicated employees, or both.
Client, Employee & Employer Service. Career Management Alliance members strive to give every client, employee and/or employer the best possible service, treat each with respect, and refer those whose needs exceed the member's professional competency to other qualified professionals.
Pro Bono. Career Management Alliance members provide pro bono services to deserving clients as part of their professional activities.
Continuing Professional Development.Career Management Alliance members continue their professional development so they can offer informed guidance to clients, employees and/or employers reflecting the latest developments in the careers field.
Provide clients with products and services that will enhance their ability to achieve their goals and objectives, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, income.
Be sensitive to client needs and compassionate in providing advice, products, and services in meeting the client’s specific career goals.
Deliver to the client what was promised and be truthful in guiding, advising, and counseling clients in all aspects of the résumé writing / employment industry.
Maintain strict confidentiality with each client, revealing information to others only upon written authorization from the client.
Stay abreast of employment market and hiring trends that will affect his / her clientele, providing up-to-date advice, counsel, products, and services to most effectively meet clients’ career objectives.
Comply with all legal obligations in providing professional services.
Be aware that contact with the public as a PARW/CC member promotes the organization, specifically, and reflects on the entire résumé writing / employment industry as a whole.
Be responsible to the community and be a contributing part of this environment through participation in community activities. Offer professional advice and information pertaining to the résumé writing / employment industry as appropriate.
Emphasize the professional spirit of the organization by encouraging and promoting good relations among members.
AS A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF CAREER DIRECTORS INTERNATIONAL, WE PLEDGE TO ENFORCE THE FOLLOWING ETHICAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES:
Be sensitive to client needs and compassionate in providing advice, products, and services in meeting the client's specific career goals.
Maintain strict confidentiality with every client, revealing information only upon written authorization by the client, unless information represents a threat to the public or the client.
Furnish clients with professional products and services that will enhance their abilities to achieve their career goals and objectives within the realm of member expertise and availability regardless of client ethnic origin, physical disability, religion, or gender identification.
Stay abreast of new and emerging trends, formats, styles, and techniques in career development, resume writing, employment, and economic trends to better satisfy client career objectives.
Comply with all legal obligations in providing and delivering professional services in a timely manner.
Provide accurate and true information regarding qualifications, degrees, and certifications.
Be cognizant that CDI member contact with the public portrays the image of the association and reflects on the career development, resume writing, and employment service industries.
Deliver the services and products promised to the client and be truthful in guiding, advising and coaching clients in all aspects of the career development, resume writing, and employment industries.
Be actively responsive in outreach by providing professional advice and information pertaining to the career development, resume writing, and employment fields.
Emphasize the professional spirit of CDI by encouraging dialogue and positive relations among members, and members of like-minded associations.
Abide by the policies, rules, requirements, and procedures of CDI, and will not knowingly engage or assist in any activities intended to comprise the integrity, reputation, property, and/or legal rights of the association.
Represent information to CDI accurately, completely, and truthfully.
The Board reserves the right to review reported violations. Each member will abide by decisions set forth by the Board which may include such repercussions as suspension or removal of membership. Reinstatement is at the discretion of the Board.For any questions regarding membership standards, please contact CDI at info@careerdirectors.com.
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