Values are a set of attitudes, beliefs and principles unique in each individual, which govern our behavior and guide the way we look at the world.

We all have our own set of personal values that can range from the commonplace, such as the belief in hard work and punctuality, to the more psychological, such as self-reliance, concern for others, and harmony of purpose.

Values last a lifetime. While they may undergo some change through the years, they're fairly stable.

Knowing your values will help you to:

• Follow a clear set of rules and guidelines for your actions. You’re less likely to take the easy way out or chase after short-term gains at the expense of your long-term goals
  
  
• Make good decisions. You quickly know what are good choices for you and what are not
  
  
• Find compatible people, places, and things that support your way of living
  
  
• Live with integrity. Integrity means wholeness or completeness - being a whole person. Nothing left out. Being true to yourself

Understanding your most important personal values will help you to make better career decisions and achieve a better fit between your values and specifics of your new job role. Once you identify your values you will be able to answer the following questions:

• What organisational environments would be aligned with your most important values?
• What organisational environments would potentially conflict with your values?
• What sort of roles would support or conflict with your values?
  

What do you Value in others and in life?

Download the list of values and check which ones are the most important to you.

Have you ever been disappointed in some one? Is it because they were not displaying these values?

Once you have decided on what you value transfer them to your career map.