Why Identifying Your Values is Important Before Your Job Search?
Channel: MherMardoyan Career Coach
Date: 29/05/2023

Identifying your values before embarking on a job search is important for several reasons:
1. Alignment with personal goals: Understanding your values helps you align your career choices with your personal goals. Your values reflect what is truly important to you in life, such as autonomy, creativity, work-life balance, or making a positive impact. By identifying your values, you can prioritize finding a job that aligns with these core beliefs and enhances your overall satisfaction and fulfillment.
2. Motivation and engagement: When your values align with your work, you are more likely to be motivated and engaged in your job. When you feel passionate about what you do, it becomes easier to stay committed, work diligently, and strive for excellence. This sense of purpose and fulfillment contributes to higher job satisfaction and a greater sense of overall well-being.
3. Decision-making framework: Your values act as a decision-making framework when evaluating potential job opportunities. When faced with multiple options, you can assess whether a job aligns with your values and whether it meets your criteria for what you consider important. This helps you make informed choices that are more likely to lead to long-term satisfaction and career growth.
4. Cultural fit: Every organization has its own culture and set of values. Identifying your own values allows you to assess whether a company's values align with yours. A strong cultural fit contributes to a positive work environment, better collaboration with colleagues, and a sense of belonging. It increases the likelihood of finding a workplace where you feel comfortable, supported, and valued.

According to Tricia, identifying you values gives you clear direction and have a map. 

Ask yourself:
1. what do I want?
2. what I value in a professional environment?
3. what industry I want to work in?
4. what work/life balance I want?


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