Listed below are "work values" -- the aspects of a job that bring satisfaction. Read each item carefully and check the values that you consider important to you. After you have checked these items, go back and "double check" the three or fewer that you consider most important.

Achievement

Being able to set and reach goals.

Advancement

Being promoted in predictable steps or moving directly to a higher-level job. Wanting to avoid a "dead end" job.

Adventure

Taking risks.

Competence

Showing others what you're capable of.

Competition

Competing with others.

Creativity and self-expression

Using your imagination to find new ways to do or say something or use artistic abilities.

Flexible work schedule

Choosing your hours of work.

Helping others

Providing direct services to people to help them solve problems or improve their well-being in some way.

High salary

Earning a large amount of money.

Independence

Deciding for yourself what to do and how to do it.

Intellectual stimulation

Thinking and reasoning as a large part of your work.

Leadership

Directing, managing, or supervising the activities of others.

Outside work

Working out-of-doors.

Persuading

Convincing others to take certain action.

Physical work

Being physically active in your work.

Power

Managing others.

Prestige

Having status and respect in the community.

Public attention

Attracting public notice because of appearance or activity.

Public contact

Having day-to-day dealings with the public.

Recognition

Being noticed by others in the work settings.

Research work

Searching for and discovering new facts, developing ways to apply them.

Routine work

Following established procedures requiring little change.

Seasonal work

Being employed only at certain times of the year.

Security

Working in a career that is not sensitive to recession, abrupt changes in technology, government spending, or public tastes. Avoiding seasonal ups and downs.

Spiritual Values

Having spiritual needs met in your work.

Travel

Taking frequent trips.

Work with children

Teaching or otherwise caring for children.

Work with machines or equipment

Using machines or equipment.

Working with your hands

Using your hands or hand tools.