Self Inventory

Decide how important each of the following values is to you in your work. Write the appropriate number next to each: 4 = most important; 3 = important, but not a top priority; 2 = slightly important; and 1 = of little or no importance

_____ 1.          High income: opportunity for high pay or other financial gain

_____ 2.          Power: opportunity to influence, lead, and direct others

_____ 3.          Prestige: opportunity for respect and admiration from others

_____ 4.          Job security: security from unemployment and economic changes

_____ 5.          Variety: Opportunities to do many different things in a job

_____ 6.          Achievement: opportunities to accomplish goals

_____ 7.          Responsibility: chance to be in charge of myself and others; being able to show trustworthiness

_____ 8.          Independence: freedom from rigid hours or controls

_____ 9.          Family relationships: time to be with family in addition to job

_____ 10.        Interests: work that matches my field of interest

_____ 11.        Opportunity to serve people: being able to make a difference in the lives of others; helping others help themselves

_____ 12.        Adventure: a high level of excitement on the job

_____ 13.        Creativity: opportunities to come up with new ideas and do things in new ways

_____ 14.        Inner harmony: peace and contentment through work

_____ 15.        Teamwork: opportunities to cooperate with others toward common goals

_____ 16.        Intellectual challenge: demands at work for a high level of problem solving and creative thinking

_____ 17.        Competition: the need to compete against others

_____ 18.        Advancement: opportunities for promotion

_____ 19.        Continued learning: changes to update learning and knowledge

_____ 20.        Structure and routine: a predictable routine on the job that requires a certain pattern of responses