Planning your research career: Values

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Career DevelopmentValues

Edgar Schein (1993) developed the concept of career anchors/values. Values reflect deep and far-reaching aspects of the person and are aspects such as autonomy, independence, security etc. that a person would not give up even if faced with a difficult choice. Schein clearly identifies the necessity of taking account of values as they help to predict which occupations are likely to satisfy and which are likely to lead to conflict and dissatisfaction. (Work Psychology 2005)



Values are the beliefs, principles and standards that are

important to you and what you are looking for in a job and for

your working life.



When considering career development opportunities it is very

important to determine if your core values can be satisfied.

Many people do not take their values into account when making

a career decision.


Values

While every role involves some degree of sacrifice and/or

compromise, when a role is reasonably in line with our values it

results in greater job satisfaction, fulfillment and enhanced

performance in the longer term. A harmonious

relationship between one’s core values and those of the

role or employing organisation is important.


ValuesExercise page 4


Score the following “Values” from 1-10 with 10 being the most important to you

ValuesExercise


• Being Expert – Known as someone with special knowledge or skills

• Challenge – Demanding tasks that test my abilities• Teamwork - Work collaboratively with others• Low Pressure – Avoid demanding work environments• Influencing Others – Persuade people to come around to my

point of view• Variety – A diverse set of tasks and challenges at work• Status – Position that earns me privilege and prestige

ValuesExercise


ValuesExercise

• Adventure – Risk-taking role• Work/Life – Good balance between work and personal life• Routine – Work that is predictable• Fast-Pace – High pressure work environment• Family – Spending quality time with family and close friends• Precision Work – Detailed work requiring high level of

accuracy• Competition – Work activities which measure my

abilities against others


ValuesExercise

• Excitement – High levels of excitement and stimulation in work• Recognition – Receive acknowledgement and credit for work• Managing – Overseeing the activities and work of others• Security – Steady reliable employment with a pension• Health – Lead a healthy lifestyle• Achievement – Sense of accomplishment from work• Supportive Work Environment – Receive assistance

and encouragement at work


ValuesExercise

• Creativity – Generating new ideas• Independence – Freedom to make my own decisions• Moral Values – Work in accord with personal principles and

beliefs• Authority – Power to make decisions• Responsibility – Being accountable for my work and the work

of others• Autonomy – Freedom to plan and schedule my work• Friendship – Have strong relationships around my role


ValuesExercise

List five values that you have identified as being the most important to you

Understanding Your Core Values: Detailed explanation/exploration of your core values


Future VisionExercise page 7

Future Vision



Edgar Schein (1993) developed the concept of career anchors/values. Values reflect deep and far-reaching aspects of the person and are aspects such as autonomy, independence, security etc. that a person would not give up even if faced with a difficult choice. Schein clearly identifies the necessity of taking account of values as they help to predict which occupations are likely to satisfy and which are likely to lead to conflict and dissatisfaction. (Work Psychology 2005)



Values are the beliefs, principles and standards that are

important to you and what you are looking for in a job and for

your working life.



When considering career development opportunities it is very

important to determine if your core values can be satisfied.

Many people do not take their values into account when making

a career decision.


Values

While every role involves some degree of sacrifice and/or

compromise, when a role is reasonably in line with our values it

results in greater job satisfaction, fulfillment and enhanced

performance in the longer term. A harmonious

relationship between one’s core values and those of the

role or employing organisation is important.


ValuesExercise page 4


Score the following “Values” from 1-10 with 10 being the most important to you

ValuesExercise


• Being Expert – Known as someone with special knowledge or skills

• Challenge – Demanding tasks that test my abilities• Teamwork - Work collaboratively with others• Low Pressure – Avoid demanding work environments• Influencing Others – Persuade people to come around to my

point of view• Variety – A diverse set of tasks and challenges at work• Status – Position that earns me privilege and prestige

ValuesExercise


ValuesExercise

• Adventure – Risk-taking role• Work/Life – Good balance between work and personal life• Routine – Work that is predictable• Fast-Pace – High pressure work environment• Family – Spending quality time with family and close friends• Precision Work – Detailed work requiring high level of

accuracy• Competition – Work activities which measure my

abilities against others


ValuesExercise

• Excitement – High levels of excitement and stimulation in work• Recognition – Receive acknowledgement and credit for work• Managing – Overseeing the activities and work of others• Security – Steady reliable employment with a pension• Health – Lead a healthy lifestyle• Achievement – Sense of accomplishment from work• Supportive Work Environment – Receive assistance

and encouragement at work


ValuesExercise

• Creativity – Generating new ideas• Independence – Freedom to make my own decisions• Moral Values – Work in accord with personal principles and

beliefs• Authority – Power to make decisions• Responsibility – Being accountable for my work and the work

of others• Autonomy – Freedom to plan and schedule my work• Friendship – Have strong relationships around my role


ValuesExercise

List five values that you have identified as being the most important to you

Understanding Your Core Values: Detailed explanation/exploration of your core values

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Planning your research career: Values