Rate the importance of different aspects of work before you make your next step. Complete and print out the worksheet to help you plan your career.
You enjoy being stretched and given new problems to work on
You enjoy being able to express ideas well in writing or in speech
Thinking up new ideas and ways of doing things is important to you
You like being known as someone with special knowledge or skills
You would like to have flexible work hours
It’s important to you to help individuals or groups in your work
You like your work to be worthwhile for the community
You like working your way without others telling you what to do
It is important for you to learn new things in the course of your work
You want to work only in particular places and not in others
Earning a large amount of money is important to you
You would enjoy being a part of a well-known organisation
You prefer not to have pressure or uncomfortable demands at work
You enjoy having a lot of contact with people
You want to be physically active
You like working at things which involve care and concentration
You like working to deadlines
You like to work where there is good chance of promotion
You want your work to be appreciated by others
You prefer regular tasks and work patterns
You would prefer work which seems to offer job security
You enjoy being in a position which leads people to respect you
You enjoy being responsible for work done by others
You want to work in pleasant surroundings
You like to work in a team alongside others
You like to work on your own
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