2 pages single space with 30 mins presentation

Workplace Values Exercise

Assessing your workplace values is a critical step in identifying the right career path and employer. The workplace values listed below will directly impact your future job satisfaction and are important to consider as you begin to make career choices. Reflecting on and prioritizing these essential values will allow you to more readily research and find employers that support and exercise those values.

Rate the importance of each of the workplace values in the list below using the provided scale. Take your time to reflect on what is truly important and be honest in your assessment. You may also add to the list if something that you value is not represented.

1 = Very important to me 2 = Important to me 3 = Somewhat important to me 4 = Not important to me

I am interested in jobs/careers/companies that involve:

—– challenges and problem solving

—– work/life balance —– a flexible work schedule —– a high degree of competition —– integrity and truth —– rewards based on loyalty and dependability —– showing pride in work —– stability and security —– strong financial compensation and financial rewards —– being recognized for quality of work in a visible/public way —– having a positive impact on others and society —– using creativity and being innovative —– variety and a changing work pace —– professional development and ongoing learning and growth —– friendships and warm working relationships —– teamwork and work groups —– prestige or a level of social status —– routine, predictable work projects

—– open and candid communication —– deadlines and time demand/pressure challenges —– opportunities for advancement and clear advancement tracks —– comfort and avoidance of pressure —– frequent contact with the public —– using cutting edge or pioneering technologies or techniques —– opportunities to lead by example or influence

—– opportunities to be mentored —– making decisions/having power to decide courses of action —– being respected and valued

—– a frequently changing organization

—– entrepreneurial opportunities —– autonomy and independence

—– working with a diverse group of people —– precision work with little tolerance for error —– adventure and excitement —– ————————————- —– ————————————-

Now that you have your ratings, identify the 10 most important values to you. Circle each of these most important values from the list above.

Finally, narrow down your list of 10 to the five core values you hold most sacred—that you can’t live without in your job/workplace—and place them below:

1. —————————————- 2. —————————————- 3. —————————————- 4. —————————————- 5. —————————————-

This list of core workplace values represents who you are and will help determine your level of satisfaction with your career choices. Use this information as you navigate the world of work to ensure the right level of fit for you with potential employers. You will also use your results to complete Assignment 5 – Values and Career Fit.

Adapted from: https://www.livecareer.com/quintessential/workplace-values