Values Questionnaire

The following lists some values that people look for in a job to help bring about job satisfaction. Values represent personal standards of what is important to you. Look over the following list and rank each value 4-Very important, 3-Reasonably important, 2-Not very important, or 1-Not important at all.

Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	JOB SECURITY- having a steady job from which you are unlikely to be fired
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	PRESTIGE- having a job that gives you a great deal of status and respect.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	GOOD SALARY- being very well paid for the work that you do.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	HIGH ACHIEVEMENT- being able to do things of importance or to succeed at job that is difficult.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	ROUTINE ACTIVITY- work that is uncomplicated and organized with some tasks repeated over and over.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	VARIETY-DIVERSION- having the chance to do many different things and not do boring work.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	CREATIVITY- having a job where you can use your imagination and are inventive.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	WORKING WITH YOUR MIND- work that offers intellectual stimulation and allows use of your mental capabilities.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	INDEPENDENCE- work that lets you be your own boss, follow your own convictions, and do the job the way you want without someone watching over.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	WORKING WITH PEOPLE- working in close contact with people, being able to comfort and assist others through your work.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	LEADERSHIP- being responsible for and directing the work of others, making decisions affecting others, and managing.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	PHYSICAL ACTIVITY- work that calls for moving about and using physical strength.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	WORK UNDER SUPERVISION- working under the direction of others, being told what to do.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	WORK WITH YOUR HANDS- having a job where you can use your hands, machines, or tools to make or repair things.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	LEISURE- short hours, long vacations, determine own time off.
Choose a Value... 4-Very Important 3-Reasonably Important 2-Not very Important 1-Not Important at all	JOB INTEREST- work in a field that interest and excites you.

When finished, please print out this page and list below the 4 top ranked values that will be most important to you in your career.

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