Career anchors are 8 values (anchors) that are more or less important to you in your work or the kind of company you want to work for. These career anchors (based on Schein's model) are: Work-Life Balance, Service, Independence, Security & Stability, Creativity & Entrepreneurship, Challenge, Technically-Functional and Management. Your scores on these 8 anchors indicate what you consider important in a new job. You can use the career anchors to help you make the right career or occupational choice.