Self-knowledge Activity Identifying your values,
interests and skills
VALUES
Choose the top 3 values that you would prefer in your future work
environment
Rank Work value Description
Advancement Your desire is to grow in your career. It seems like when you are
looking for work, your main focus is on the ladder you will climb as
you grow in your career. It is important for you to get ahead in your
career, gain opportunities for growth and work in an environment
where one gets to progress from one level to another.
Adventure You prefer to work in an environment where you are not
necessarily secured of your physical safety and have to engage in
activities that require you to protect yourself.
Affiliation It is important for you to work where you are associated with the
organisation.
Altruism It seems important to you to work in an environment where you
are able to assist others. You would rather sacrifice your comforts
for the sake of the people's well-being.
Appreciation It seems like it is important to you to be in an environment where
you are recognised for who you are and valued for the contribution
you make to the organisation.
Challenge It is important to you to work in a place that allows you to solve
complex problems and in which there is little room for error.
Competition It is important to you to work in an environment where your
performance is measured against others and you are rewarded for
performing better than others.
Creativity You are interested in work that allows you to create things from
scratch. This is a skill you use when solving problems and
expressing yourself.
Flexibility It is important to you to have a job that allows you to also focus on
other important things outside your work.
Fun It seems important to you to work where people are humourous
and allow you to explore that side of your personality.
Money You seem to be someone who considers salaries when looking for
work. You consider passion second.
Spirituality It seems important to you to work in an environment that allows
you to practice your spiritual beliefs without judgment. You would
like to also have your belief system be acknowledged in your daily
work.
5 As you learned in UFSS, your values can influence career decisions. What are the top 3 most important work values for you from the list in Appendix E of values above??
This cannot be answered as it depends on the individual's personal values and preferences. Each person may have their own unique set of values that they prioritize in a work environment.
To determine the top 3 most important work values for you, you will need to review the list of values provided in Appendix E and select your preferences. Here are the values listed in descending order as they appear in the question:
1. Advancement
2. Adventure
3. Affiliation
4. Altruism
5. Appreciation
6. Challenge
7. Competition
8. Creativity
9. Flexibility
10. Fun
11. Money
12. Spirituality
To identify your top 3 values, consider which ones resonate with you the most and align with your personal preferences and career goals. Take into account the impact these values may have on your daily work experience and overall job satisfaction.
Once you have reviewed the options, please provide the top 3 values that you would prefer in your future work environment.