Sometimes, what you're good at and what you're interested in aren't enough to base a career choice on. That's where your work values come into play. These are the things that matter to you in a job—and in life.

Examples of Work Values

• Contribute to society
• Have contact with people
• Work alone
• Work with a team
• Compete with others
• Make decisions
• Work under pressure
• Use power and authority
• Be creative
• Supervise others
• Work with details
• Gain recognition
• Acquire security
• Make a lot of money
• Help others
• Solve problems
• Acquire new knowledge
• Be recognized
• Take risks
• Work at my own pace