What Do You Value In A Career?

We all have an idea of what people mean when they talk about values but have you taken the time to think through what values are most important to you? What qualities are most important to you in your working life? Knowing what you value will provide a foundation by which all future career decisions can be made.

Below is a simple exercise that you can do to determine your 5 top work-related values.

Choose 5 values that are most important and then rank the 5 from most important to least important

___ Security (stability, certainty)
___ Variety (new challenges on a frequent basis)
___ Work-Life Balance (hours are in line with personal life)
___ Location (live where you choose)
___ Travel (out of the office as least 25% of the time)
___ Risk (start-up company, new product development)
___ Telecommuting (able to work from your home at least part time)
___ Enjoyment (having fun with your job)
___ Adventure (ability to try new things, meet new people)
___ Flexible Schedule (able to set your own schedule)
___ Fast Paced (ever-changing environment)
___ Power & Authority (leadership or management position)
___ Recognition (acknowledged for accomplishments)
___ Title (prestigious title)
___ Advancement (ability to move up in the organization)
___ Self Expression (being able to be creative at work)
___ Intellectual Stimulation (environment that challenges your mental abilities)
___ Compensation (being well-paid for your work)
___ Team Environment (working with others vs. working alone)
___ Service to Society (helping the world be a better place)
___ Friendship (developing close relationships with co-workers)
___ Diversity (interact with people of different cultures, races, & beliefs)
___ Aesthetics (job contributes to beauty of the world)
___ Reputation (organization is known to be a great company)
___ Other value that is important to you ______________________________________

My 5 top values in order of importance are:

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Stacy Harshman brings her experience as a recruiter for a Fortune 500 corporation to her work as career coach. In addition to helping people discover their passions, she also provides clients with insight into the mind of a recruiter, unlocking the secrets of what employers look for in potential employees. Stacy offers individual and group coaching in person and by phone to those seeking positive change in their professional and personal lives.