The NCDA guidelines describe a number of factors to consider when using career assessment instruments.What considerations are especially important when employing career assessment with culturally diverse clients?

Career professionals must understand factors related to historical trauma of assessment with some cultural groups and take steps to avoid perpetuating prejudices.Career professionals are cautious in using assessment techniques normed on populations other than that of the client, recognizing that dimensions of diversity may affect assessment results.When interpreting assessment results, career professionals should consider the client's culture, and the degree to which the client can understand results.