Career Success Guide

Personal Values Identifcation & Refection

Values play a crucial role in career satisfaction and the signifcance of work in your life. They drive what truly matters to you and bring clarity to questions like “Why am I pursuing this major?” and “What is the impact or meaning of my actions on my future career?” Refect on these questions early during your time at UW-Stout Polytechnic as they will shape your decision-making, personal life, and future career success. To help you identify your values, please select your top 5. If you need assistance or professional support, consider scheduling an appointment with a Career Coach.

List of Values [ ] Achievement

[ ] Faith/Religion

[ ] Predictability

[ ] Financial Rewards

[ ] Prestige/Authority

[ ] Advancement

[ ] Flexible Work/Hours

[ ] Recognition/Praise

[ ] Autonomy

[ ] Friendship

[ ] Risk Taking

[ ] Benefts/Vacation

[ ] Fun Work/Environment

[ ] Tangible Results

[ ] Challenge/Learning

[ ] Health/Well-being

[ ] Travel

[ ] Competition

[ ] Helping Other People

[ ] Working on a Team

[ ] Creating Beauty

[ ] Improving Society/Social Issues

[ ] Working Outdoors

[ ] Creating Knowledge

[ ] Job Security

[ ] Working with Kids (Or Specifc

[ ] Creativity/New Ideas

[ ] Leading Others/Leadership

oPpulation)

[ ] Daily Variety

[ ] Location/Commute

[ ] Working with Physical Things

[ ] Diversity/Culture

[ ] Performing/Art-Entertainment

[ ] Other ____________________

[ ] Entrepreneurship

Refect on the Following Questions: 1. Name a task that when you do it, three hours fy by without you even noticing. What is it about this activity that draws you in?

2.What is one skill or ability you are particularly proud of OR something someone told you you’re good at? How could this be applied to a future career?

3.Think of a job, project or experience you completed. Were you able to see your top values being used? Why or why not?

4.What would be a potential “deal-breaker” in a job? If it were like “___________” I couldn’t be happy there?

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