INTERESTS & VALUES ACTIVITY

by Career Zen

A small tree in a big lake is mirrored back in its reflection. As we reflect on our career goals, we must examine our values and interests.
 

MAKING DECISIONS

Career choices are often challenging, with so many layers, factors, and unknown variables. Evaluating your values and interests is a great way to get clear on what's truly most important to you. 

Career satisfaction and job search are less about skills or experience and more about what you like and what’s in your heart! This is why we’re digging deep to unearth what’s truly inside of you.

This is your chance to have a blank slate. Without consideration of your past jobs, education or skill level, or even financial responsibilities, who are you deep down? What’s important to you? What do you like? Where are your strengths? Where does your curiosity go? Answer honestly and let’s see what unfolds :)

 

PART 1: INTERESTS

From the table below, which 2 career themes speak most to you? Consider the related activities, interests, skills, and values associated with these six themes.

RIASEC career chart identifying your interests, work activities, potential skills, and values


Part 2: VALUES

From the following list of values, consider which ones are most important to you in life and work.

table of different career values to help you identify what’s really important to you in work and life

part 3: YOUR RESPONSEs