!
Explore(Your(Career Values:
Self-Assessment+Activity+and+Reflection+
The values you have are critical in shaping what you want to do in your career. The closer your personal values
align with the values in an internship/job and a company, typically, the more job satisfaction you will
experience. Listed below are 50 values that can be important when it comes to your career.
Look over the list of words provided and ADD additional words if not represented.
Note: The actual
definition of the value is not as important as what the word represents for you.
From the list, identify your
TOP 10
values and record them below.
TOP 10 Values
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
___________________________ ___________________________
Status
Innovation
Fast Pace
Group Work
Job Competence
Family
Practicality
Structure &
Predictability
Excitement
Knowledge
Intellectual Challenge
Influence People
Flexibility
Honesty & Integrity
Help Others
Work Alone
Adventure
Location
Recognition
Competition
Community
Power & Authority
Work With Others
Help Society
Environment
Independence
Work Under
Pressure
Precision Work
Friendships
Autonomy
Public Contact
Moral Fulfillment
Aesthetics
Making Decisions
Advancement
High Earnings
Anticipated
Stability
Change & Variety
Personal Safety
Creative Expression
Tradition
Prestige
Diversity
Physical Challenge
Spirituality
Creativity
Fun & Humor
Problem Solving
Security
ADD YOUR OWN:
ADD YOUR OWN:
ADD YOUR OWN:
Now, from your TOP 10 list, identify your TOP 5 values and record them below:
TOP 5 Values
_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Below, add a brief statement/definition of what each of your TOP 5 values means to you/how you will know if
your career decision/life decision is in alignment with your value.
Example:
Help Others: to support others as they navigate a variety of life challenges and obstacles. I will know
that I am in alignment with this value if I am working for an organization that supports a social mission and if
each day I have the opportunity to connect with someone facing obstacles and share supportive resources.
My
top 5
values + definition/statement of meaning are:
1. _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Out of your TOP 5, can you imagine a TOP VALUE that you cannot live without? Record below:
TOP Value
___________________________
How might this TOP VALUE play a role in your career choice?
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Final Reflection:
What small action step might you take as a result of taking this assessment?
o Meet with a CEO staff member to talk about how my values can impact a career thought/decision
o Research career fields I’m considering using www.onetonline.org to see how they align with my values
o Speak with a friend/family member or alumni during a Coffee Chat/Afternoon Tea about how their
values align with their work
o Add Your Own: _________________________________________________________________