Values Tool Self-Directed Exercise Part II You have identified your values; are you wondering what your values translate into for a potential employer? Or what to look for in an organization (so that your values are honoured).? Tip: Look at an organization’s vision or mission statement; these should reflect the organization’s values. The left column below contains the values, the right column shows what those values translate into for an employer. Add your own personal comments in addition to the suggestions offered. Tip: You now have a tool you can reference when networking and interviewing. Once again remember you can always add to or change your list. And equally important, some values are personal and an employer may never see them. Others affect your behaviour and these should be demonstrated regularly in a positive manner to be effective.
Broad-minded (open to new & broad ideas) Creativity (to think & do creative activities) Adventurous (doing things differently) Risk (intelligent risk)
Encourage new ideas Innovation, new ideas Risk-taker, non-traditional methods Entrepreneurship, respect failure
Equity (among all people) Tolerant (accept others as they are) Considerate (sensitive to others concerns) Co-operative Spirit (pitch-in, working together)
Respect equity, fairness for all Respect tolerance of others Compassion and understanding Teamwork, team-player
Compensation (valued for skills $$) Achievement (setting & achieving goals) Competency utilization (using skills, abilities)
Recognize performance, award Recognition of goals met Effective use of competencies
Growth & Development (continuous learning) cial Status (title, lifestyle) Advancement (opportunity for promotion) Competitive (compete with others)
Encourage and demonstrate growth SoHigh-profile, industry leader Demonstrate career management Motivate and challenge others
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