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Determining our personal values is a very important part of our future success and happiness. Our values are how we feel about what is done in the particular job and the contribution it makes to society. It also includes the conditions in which we work, for instance whether it is done indoors or out of doors, as well as what we can earn in the specific occupation (the income potential).
Let us take a look at your personal values. Judge them according to the 4-point scale with the following values:
1: not at all like me
2: slightly like me
3: quite a bit like me
4: definitely like me
| VALUES | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Want to contribute to improving the world in which we live | ||||
| Want to help people with their problems | ||||
| Want to cooperate with other people as part of a group | ||||
| Want to work alone | ||||
| Want to compete with other people | ||||
| Want to be able to make own decisions | ||||
| Want to work under pressure (work against time) | ||||
| Want to change other people’s attitudes and opinions | ||||
| Want to be involved in the quest for knowledge and understanding | ||||
| Want to be involved in art, music and drama | ||||
| Want to study and appreciate the beauty of objects | ||||
| Want to supervise other people’s work | ||||
| Like activities that are constantly changing | ||||
| Would like to work with information | ||||
| Want to be sure of work routine and duties | ||||
| Would like to design new methods and programmes | ||||
| Like situations where accuracy is of utmost importance | ||||
| Want people to notice your contribution | ||||
| Want to experience excitement in your work all the time | ||||
| Want to know that you will earn lots of money |
LEARNING OUTCOME 5:
orientation to the world of work
The learner will be able to make informed decisions about further study and career choices.
ASSESSMENT STANDARDS: We know this when the learner:
5.1 researches study and career funding providers;
5.2 motivates own career and study choices;
5.3 critically reflects and reports on opportunities in the workplace;
5.4 discusses rights and responsibilities in the workplace;
5.5 outlines a plan for own lifelong learning.
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