Wonder what motivates you? Look to values for the source.
Values are your beliefs about what has worth and importance. Your values give you a sense of meaning and purpose, and influence how you lead your life. When your career aligns with your values, you tend to:
- feel motivated and engaged at work
- gain job satisfaction
- share more in common with co-workers
On the other hand, working in a job that goes against your values can lead to dissatisfaction, confusion, and discouragement. So there is good reason to know your values, and work in a job that matches them.
The Work Values Matcher
Ready to discover your work values? Get started with the Work Values Matcher.
Your results will show how you prioritized the work values. Choose "Learn more" to learn about employers and careers that will match your highest work values.
There are six core work values. Which motivate you?
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Achievement. Work that is results-oriented, that allows you to use your best abilities and gain a feeling of accomplishment.
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Independence. Jobs that allow you to use your own initiative and make decisions on your own.
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Recognition. Jobs with good prospects for advancement, prestige, and potential for leadership.
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Relationships. Jobs that reflect your personal ethics and that allow you to be of service to others. Workplaces with a friendly, non-competitive environment.
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Support. Workplaces with high levels of trust in leadership and a reputation for competent, considerate, and fair management.
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Working Conditions. Jobs that offer one or more of these: job security, to be busy all the time, work alone, have a variety of tasks, earn a fair salary.