1. Objective: Students will identify their personal work values and it’s meaning. Bellwork: What do you think based on the category that your survey results tell you about yourself?

2.  Which category has the highest total?  That is the most important to you  Do you have a high score in more than one category?  Then you might want to try to find a career that satisfies all of your top values  During the last class you identified your TOP 3 categories based on score.

3.  In your notebook take notes about your 3 top categories and what it means about your personality.  We WILL be building on this information so you NEED to know it going forward!!!

4.  You would be happiest in a career that offers some degree of variety or unpredictability.  You want a job that doesn’t have too much structure or routine.  Since your are probably willing to take risks, you might make a good entrepreneur.  Burke High offers a class on Entrepreneurship that is eligible for dual enrollment through Metro Community College and is taught by the best teacher ever ;)

5.  Those who value family are usually happiest with careers that don’t call for evening or weekend work or a great deal of travel.  Flexibility is helpful, as is the opportunity to work at home.  A career with a salary high enough to allow you to work part-time might also be attractive.

6.  If you value knowledge and truth, you might find a career that lets you pass on your knowledge – teaching, for example, or being a librarian – rewarding.  Another alternative might be a job that keeps you seeking/obtaining new knowledge like research or investigative reporting.

7. Those who value power need to prepare for leadership. Usually that requires some type of advanced education. – Politicians generally have law degrees – Business leaders generally have a Master degree in Business Administration – Law Enforcement generally requires a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice – Another alterative would be to start your own business (consider taking Entrepreneurship with the best teacher ever)

8.  You will be most satisfied in a career that mirrors your sense of purpose if you value personal integrity and moral purpose.  Your field of work is less important than what your doing within that field.  For example as a lawyer you’d be more satisfied working in legal aid than corporate law.  It’s important for you to feel that your work is worthwhile to society.

9.  Many career fields have the potential to pay well. Make sure you choose one that meshes with your other top values.  For example if your top values are Money & Security it would be wise to choose engineer over entrepreneurship.  Generally careers that pay well require a large time commitment so be prepared to spend the majority of your time working.

10.  If this is your highest value, you will want to make sure that your chosen career involves working closely with others.  Would you prefer to work closely with coworkers or clients?  Do you like to see the same faces every day, or do you want the opportunity to meet new people?  Do you have a circle of friends for whom you want to reserve time?

11.  You will be more recognized as a TV star than say a caterer in town… however you can earn recognition in just about any field if you do your job well.  Choose something for which you have the necessary skills or talents, and work hard.

12.  If this is your highest value, you want to find a job that allows you to set your own hours and work without constant supervision.  Stay away from jobs with strict schedules or jobs in which you are constantly accountable to someone else.  Some careers you could consider:  Unstructured sales (real estate, insurance, etc.)  Entrepreneurship

13.  If you value security, you will be most comfortable in a job you know will be around for awhile.  No new companies or risky ventures for you.  It is likely you would also enjoy a career with clearly defined duties, rather than a loosely structured job.

14.  If this is your top value, where you work may be almost as important a consideration as what you do.  Your setting must be one that you find visually attractive, maybe a garden or a church.  You might want your work to center around beauty, as well – maybe as a designer, architect, or florist.

15.  Creative people need room to exercise their imaginations, whether they are creating a work of art, inventing a better way to display merchandise, or solving a problem in computer programming.  If this is your top value, you should seek a flexible career that lets you put your ideas to work.

16.  If you value helping others, there are many ways to accomplish your goal.  One question to ask yourself is HOW do you want to help others? Some possibilities include: Paramedic Therapist Social Worker Nutritionist Police Office Child Care Worker Teacher Doctor Lawyer