Last time we discovered your natural strengths. Now let's explore what drives your decisions: your core values.
Values are the principles that matter most to you. They're your internal compass guiding what feels right or wrong professionally.
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Which feels most important to you right now—recognition, helping others, creative freedom, or something else entirely?
Values differ from strengths and interests. Your strength might be analysis, your interest might be technology, but your value might be making an impact on society.
Values ask "what matters to me?" not "what am I good at?"
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Think about a time you felt proud at work - what principle was honored?
Here are common work values: autonomy (independence), security (stability), achievement (success), service (helping others), creativity (innovation), and recognition (appreciation).
Some people need freedom to work their way. Others need predictable structure and benefits.
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Which of these resonates most strongly with you right now?
Values conflicts create career dissatisfaction. Imagine valuing work-life balance but taking a job requiring 70-hour weeks. Or valuing creativity but working in rigid, rule-heavy environments.
When your daily work contradicts your values, stress and frustration follow.
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Can you recall feeling frustrated when a value was ignored or violated?
Values show up in your decisions. Someone who values learning might choose lower-paying roles with growth opportunities. Someone who values security might choose established companies over risky startups.
Your choices reveal your priorities, even when you're not consciously aware of them.
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What recent career choice reflected something important to you?
