Appendix A: Self-assess your work values
Some commonly expressed values are listed below. Rank each of the listed values as
- Not Important
- Moderately important
- Very Important
to you in your choice of career by circling the correct number.
Enjoyment (having fun at what you do)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Helping Other People (in a direct way)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Friendships (developing close relationships with co-workers)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Helping Society (contributing to the betterment of the world)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Freedom (flexible schedule, independence)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Recognition (being acknowledged in a tangible way)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Creativity (having the opportunity to express your ideas and yourself in work; innovation)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Location (Being able to live where you choose)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Competition (matching your abilities with others’)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Power and Authority (being in a managerial or leadership position; supervising others; having decision making authority)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Achievement (accomplishing desired objective; mastery)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Compensation (receiving money and other benefits commensurate with services rendered)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Variety (having a mix of tasks to perform and people to interact with every day)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Security (a feeling of stability, no worries, certainty)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Prestige (being seen as a successful; obtaining recognition and status)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Aesthetics (attractiveness of work environment, contributing to the beauty of the world)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Morality and Ethics (working and living according to a code or set of rules; enhancing world ethics)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Intellectual Stimulation (working in an environment that encourages and stimulates thinking)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Public Contact (working directly with others, as opposed to working alone or working with objects only)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Pace (busy versus relaxed atmosphere)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Risk (monetary or other types of risks – e.g. new product development or start –up enterprise)
1 -- 2 -- 3
Any other values that are Very Important to you but are not on this list?
List your top five work values:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Appenxix B: Self-assess your interests
Interests and passions inventory
If you need some extra stimulus, go through this list and tick all the activities in which you’ve ever been interested. It’s not an exhaustive list, and you may want to add more items. Choose three of these which represent those interests you feel most passionate about.
Advising |
Cinema |
Gambling |
Skydiving |
Art history |
Clubbing |
Giving parties |
Socialising with friends |
Amateur dramatics |
Coaching sports teams |
Helping people |
Speaking/debating in public |
Antiques |
Collecting |
History |
Spirituality |
Archaeology |
Composing music |
Hunting/fishing |
Sports – specify: |
Architecture |
Committees |
Judo/karate |
Team sports |
Attending lectures/workshops |
Computers |
Knitting/sewing |
Theatre |
Campaigning |
Concerts |
Meditation |
Travel/other cultures |
Bargain-hunting |
Cooking |
Mentoring |
Tutoring/teaching |
Beekeeping |
Counselling |
Museums/art galleries |
Visiting gardens/houses |
Belonging to clubs |
Crafts |
Networking |
Volunteering/community work |
Building models |
Dancing |
Photography |
Walking/hiking |
Building things |
Design |
Playing a musical instrument |
Water sports |
Camping |
DIY |
Politics/current affairs |
Wildlife |
Card games |
Dog |
Problem solving/puzzles |
Wine tasting |
Caring for children |
Doing things outdoors |
Reading |
Woodworking |
Caring for/breeding animals |
Drawing/painting/sculpture |
Reading palms/cards |
Working out/exercise |
Caring for sick or elderly people |
Fashion |
Researching |
Working with your hands |
Car mechanics |
Food and drink |
Residents’ Association |
Writing |
Chess |
Fundraising |
Sightseeing |
Yoga/pilates/t’ai chi |
Church |
Gardening |
Singing |
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My top five interests are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
