Career Values

Career Values

Today we will explore the topic of Career Values.

By the end of the period you will have a list of Career Values

that you hope to find in a career which will allow you to

live the lifestyle that you dream of.

Definition

Definition of Value:relative worth, merit, or

importance

What are some examples of values?

Why ? Identifying your personal values is an important

part of a successful career plan.

In this context, the word "value" refers to how you feel about the work itself and the contribution it makes to society.

Most people who pursue work that is congruent with their values feel satisfied and successful in their careers.

http://career.asu.edu/S/careerplan/selfdiscovery/ValuesAssessment.htm

ActivityEveryone Stand Up!

In each of the following scenarios, you will consider

your interest in the job. Remain standing as I read

some of the job’s characteristics. When you

hear a condition under which you would not work, sit down.

Career #1 You will have to document

all of your work

You will work an average of 60 hours a week including weekends, sometimes being “on call”

You will likely have to work with challenging, and potentially dangerous people

Some people may consider the work you do a “crock” (or sham)

You will help improve people’s quality of life

You will earn more than $150,000 per year

You have the option to work for yourself or for an organization

It will take at least 12 years of education and training after high school to work in your field

Career #1What do you think Career #1 is?

Psychiatrist

Career #2 You will have a variable

work schedule with up to 24 hour shifts

You will have to deal with a lot of complaints

You will work standing up most of the time

You will frequently experience unexpected changes in your schedule

You will work with people

You will be required to travel extensively

You will earn about $50,000 per year

You will be required to wear a uniform

You will need to be able to administer first aid

Everyone Stand Back Up!

Career #2What do you think Career #2 is?

Flight Attendant

Career #3 Your working hours will

be from 8pm to 4 am

You will have to deal with a lot of complaints

Some people may consider your job immoral

You will work in beautiful, plush surroundings

You will have a boss

You will be closely supervised and monitored

You will be required to wear a uniform

Everyone Stand Back Up!

Career #3What do you think Career #3 is?

Black Jack Dealer$18,000

annually

My Career Values

Now get out a piece of paper and a pen or pencil

Write your name and today’s date on the top right of the paper

Write “My Career Values” across the top of the paper:

Write the following under the title, across the top of your paper:

Very Important Somewhat Important Not Important

My Career ValuesThe next few slides include a list of values separated into three categories: Intrinsic, Extrinsic and Lifestyle. Your task is to organize these values based on what you think is important. Write each of these values in the appropriate column (Very Important, Somewhat Important or Not Important) on your sheet of paper.

Example: The value is Help Others and I think that is Very

Important. I will write “Help Others” under Very Important.

Value ExplanationHelp Society Do something which contributes to improving the

world we live in

Help Others Be Directly included in helping others

Public Contact Have a lot of day-to-day contact with the public

Work with Others Work as a team member toward common goals

Work Alone Do projects by myself, with limited contact with others

Competition Engage in activities which pit my abilities against others

Make Decisions Have the power to decide courses of action and policies

1 of 5

My Career Values

Value ExplanationWork Under Pressure Work in situations where time pressure is prevalent

Influence People Be in a position to influence the attitudes or opinions of other people

Knowledge Engage in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding

Work Mastery Become an expert in whatever work I do

Artistic Creativity Engage in creative artistic expression

General Creativity Have the opportunity to create new programs, materials or organizational structures

2 of 5

My Career Values

Value ExplanationAesthetics Participate in studying or appreciating the beauty

of things, ideas, etc.

Supervision Have a job in which I am directly responsible for the work of others

Change and Variety Have work activities which frequently change

Precision Work Work in situations where attention to detail and accuracy are very important

Stability Have a work routine and job duties that are largely predictable

Security Be assured of keeping my job and receiving satisfactory compensation 3 of 5

My Career Values

Value ExplanationRecognition Be publicly recognized for the high quality of my work

Fast Pace Work in circumstances where work must be done rapidly

Excitement Experience a high degree (or frequent) excitement in the course of my work

Adventure Have work duties which require frequent risk-takingFinancial Gain Have a high likelihood of achieving very great monetary rewards for my work

Physical Challenge Do activities that us my physical capabilities4 of 5

My Career Values

Value ExplanationIndependence Be able to determine the nature of my work without significant direction from others

Moral Fulfillment Feel that my work contributes to a set of moral standards which I feel are very important

Community Live where I can participate in community affairs

Time Freedom Be able to work according to my own schedule

5 of 5

My Career Values

My Career Values Toward the bottom of your page write:

“My Top Five Career Values”

List the five Career Values which you listed under Very Important that you believe are most important

Place this sheet of paper into your Advisory Folder. You will use this information during your Student

Led Conference this fall

How to Relate O*Net www.onetonline.org

Example: Veterinarian

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1131.00

See the next few slides for screenshots of how to navigate this site.

This is www.onetonline.org Type in the Occupation you want to see information on in the box

that is circled above then click on the

Your results will show all occupations matching Veterinarian. Note that it even shows if the occupation has a Bright Outlook (which means

the field is growing, not declining) and if it is considered a Green Occupation.

This site has a lot of useful information such as Tasks, Work Activities, Education Needed and Related Occupations.

The information included on this site will help you see if your values match with the requirements of the occupation you are interested in.

Two areas in particular that will provide detailed information are the Work Styles and Work Values.

Wrap-Up Make sure you keep your Career Values in mind

when you are evaluating your future careers. Many people who ignore these values find themselves unhappy in their chosen career.

Values can change throughout your life. For instance, you may not have stability as a value that is in your top five right now but later in life you may find that stability is necessary.