What is the link between
values and career success?

Understanding the link between a personal Value System and career success makes it easier to design and create a path to career success. This knowledge aids in organizing thoughts which supports informed decision-making.

Do you know your value system?

This section explores what is a value system and the benefits of using a value system to create a path to career success.

What is a value system?

Looking at the definition of a Value System starts the process of developing an understanding of what it is and how to use it to achieve goals.

Starting with the basics, the Merriam Webster dictionary defines value as a verb used

“to consider or rate highly: prize, esteem.”

System is a noun defined as

“a regularly interacting or interdependent group of items forming a unified whole.”

Value System is a

“system of established values, norms, or goals existing in a society.”

THE DEFINITION OF A VALUE SYSTEM

Using these definitions leads to the understanding that a personal Value System is a group of highly rated norms - principles - chosen by an individual to guide daily behavior.

QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER

What principles guide your daily actions?
Do you have a Value System?
What is the basis of your Value System?

Think about the many decisions you make every day. What is the driving force – motivation- used to make your choices in a 24-hour period?

What are the basic elements you rate as the most important to guide daily actions?

What are basic elements of a personal Value System?

Merriam Webster states: basic is something that is fundamental.

-It’s the simplest state of something.

-It’s the foundation of something.

-It’s the essence of something.

-It’s the principles used to start a foundation.

Career Growth Basics looks at the foundation of a Personal Value System as the principles that begin the purpose and process of building, supporting, and maintaining a career success plan.

Examples of the elements of a personal Value System can include:

Honesty

Kindness

Ethics

Equality

Freedom

Leadership

Equal pay for equal work

Responsibility

Justice

Family

Personal Security

Financial Security

Education

Physical Wellness

Mental Health

Creativity

Trust

Positive Mindset

This is not a complete list. It is offered as a beginning reference point.

Remember that a Personal Value System is personal. Therefore, the choices reflect the norms - values – prized by the individual.

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How does the use of a Value System benefit a Career Success Plan?

The benefits of using a personal Value System as the driving principles in the creation of a career success plan include:

Expanding critical thinking skills.
Opening new career/job possibilities.
Minimizing repetitive mistakes.
Supporting informed decision-making.
Maintaining focus on individual needs and wants.
Increasing job satisfaction.
Promoting curiosity.
Establishing a career/job closely aligned with individual strengths and abilities.

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