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 The success of your career decision is measured by your values - what you hold important in your life.
What is a value? How does it apply to career planning?
• Values are unique to each and every person (although you often share some of your values with others close to you).This means that you should not necessarily choose a career that your mom, dad, spouse, friend, or other people think you should do.
•A value positively impacts your quality of life. If you choose a career consistent with your values, you will look forward to going to work and your job will enrich your life.
•A value is something that you are proud to affirm publicly. You should not feel embarrassed to tell people what you do for a living. If your career is consistent with your values, you will be proud to tell people about your job.
•A value shows up in all aspects of your life and will assume a pattern throughout your life. Values reflect what you do, not necessarily what you say. If your values clash with your career choice, you may need to choose a different career.
For information about self-assessments, contact The Student Development Center, (360) 417-6340, or Career Services, (360) 417-5683 (both toll free 1-877-452-9277). The following self-assessments are among those currently available:
WOIS (Washington Occupational Information System), an up-to-date career information website about Washington careers, schools, and training programs. Also available at all WorkSource Centers.
COPS. The COPS Interest Inventory consists of 168 items, providing job activity interest scores related to the 14 COPSystem Career Clusters. Each Cluster is keyed to high school and college curriculum, as well as current sources of occupational information. The COPS interpretive material emphasizes a "hands-on" approach to career exploration, featuring career and educational planning worksheets, along with a listing of suggested activities to gain experience.
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