When interpreting the results of career assessments with ethnic minority clients, it is recommended that counselors:

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It is important for counselors to explore both the perceived and actual barriers to career-related opportunities that may be specific to an individual's ethnic background. This can help counselors better understand the context in which the individual is making career decisions and provide more culturally sensitive guidance. Simply taking the assessment results at face value or approaching the task of assessment interpretation in the same way for all clients, regardless of their ethnic background, may result in misunderstandings or limited insight. Recommending that clients seek guidance from a counselor who shares their ethnic background is not always feasible, and may not necessarily result in better outcomes if the counselor lacks training in career assessment and counseling.

When Interpreting the Results of Career Assessments with Ethnic Minority