Work Values Checklist

Purpose: / To encourage you to systematically explore your values/preferences around various aspects of the workplace.
Instructions: /
  1. Rate each of the following work satisfaction as they relate to you. Use a scale of 0 to 4, with 0 being not at all important to you, and 4 being very important to you in considering a career.

Exercise: / Help society / Contribute the betterment of the world
Help Others / Help others in a direct way, either individually or in small groups
Public Contact / Engage in lots of day-to-day contact with people
Affiliation / Gain recognition as a member of a particular organization
Friendships / Close personal relationships with people as a result of work activities
Competition / Work that involves applying abilities in win-lose situations
Make Decisions / Have the power to decide courses of action, policies, etc.
Work Under Pressure / Work where time pressure is prevalent and outcomes matter
Power and Authority / Control the work activities or (partially) the destinies of other people
Influence People / Be in a position to change attitudes or opinions of other people
Knowledge / Engage in the pursuit of knowledge, truth and understanding
Intellectual / Acknowledgement as "expert" in a given field
Artistic Creativity / Engage in creative work in any of several art forms
Creativity / Create new ideas, programs, or structures
Aesthetics / Be involved in studying or appreciating the beauty of things, ideas, etc.
Change and Variety / Work responsibilities that frequently change in content or setting
Precision Work / Work in situations where there is very little tolerance for error
Stability / Have a predictable work routine &d job duties
Security / Be assured of keeping my job and reasonable financial reward
Fast Pace / Work environment with lots of activity and rapid turnaround
Recognition / Be recognized for the quality of my work in some visible or public way
Excitement / Experience a high degree of (or frequent) excitement in work
Adventure / Have work duties which involve frequent risk-taking
Profit, Gain / Accumulate large amounts of money or other material gain
Independence / Work without significant direction from others
Moral fulfillment / Work that contributes to a set of moral standards
Location / Affords desired lifestyle in preferred setting
Community / Live in a town or city where I can get involved in community affairs
Physical Challenge / Work in job with rewarding physical demands
Time Freedom / Have work responsibilities which I can work at according to my own schedule; no specific working hours required
Creative Expression / Express ideas and engage in experimentation and innovation
Competence / Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in job skills and knowledge
Job Tranquility / Have job responsibilities and a work setting that is stress free
Challenging Problems / Engage in trouble-shooting and problem-solving as a core part of job
Work on Frontiers of Knowledge / Work in research & development, generating information and new ideas in the academic, scientific, or business communities
Advancement / Gain opportunities for growth & seniority for work-related achievement
Reflections: /
  1. Were there any surprises in your checklist? Any values that you checked that seem to conflict?
  1. What does the combination of values you’ve check indicate about your workplace preferences?

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