Values Major decisions, including career decisions, are usually based on values - the feelings and beliefs that guide your behaviour. Therefore it is important to identify your work values when planning your career. The closer the match between your work values and the characteristics of a particular job or work place, the greater the likelihood of job satisfaction and success.
Some people are unhappy in the work that they do because their real interests lie in another area.
Working in an area that matches your interests is essential to job satisfaction. If you are not sure whether your interests lie more in working with people, or with information or with things, try the Interest Inventory. An Aptitude is an ability or potential ability to perform in a certain area. Often, matching your aptitude or ability to your training area will reduce the amount of time and effort you need to succeed. If there is no entrance test for the training program you are interested in, you can take what is called an aptitude test.