Interests are important considerations when choosing a career. But what if you have too many interests? What if your interests are constantly changing? Choosing a career would be easy if everyone had one or two consistent interests. But most of us have several interests that change throughout our lives. Focus on Personality and Values…
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Extrinsic and Intrinsic Rewards
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards should both be considered when choosing a career or deciding to accept a job offer, but special importance should be placed on intrinsic rewards. Intrinsic rewards appeal to one’s values, interests and personality. An intrinsically rewarding job will be satisfying in its own right. Career tests can help identify those careers…
Assessing Your Career Values
Although many career tests focus on personality and interests, values shouldn’t be overlooked during the career planning process. Below are some common career-related values to consider: Autonomy Autonomy refers to how much control you have over certain aspects of your work, such as when or where you do your work. It also means that…