Careers in the HEAT Industries

Assessed Workbook Careers in the HEAT Industries
Careers in the HEAT Industries 2018-19
Activities 7, 8
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YOUR VALUES AND MOTIVATIONS
Activity 7
What do you want from a job?
The clearer your ideas about what you want from your career then the easier it will
be to evaluate opportunities as they come along. Your initial ideas may be
unfocussed or unrealistic but there are ways to clarify them and work out the steps
required to move towards a career goal.
The following exercise will get you thinking about what motivates you in a job. Under
each section there are a series of statements for you to allocate a level of
importance. There may be other issues that are important to you that are not
mentioned, or you might want to expand on some of the ones listed. Write them in
the final section.
Decide how important the following statements are for you?
Must
Have
Nice to
Have
Not
Important
Reward A highly paid job
Recognition for my work
1 | P a g e

Achieving a respected position
Satisfaction that my work has some
value to society
Influence Responsibility for major decisions
Position of authority over others
Career progression within an organisation
Pursue an independent career path
Challenge Considered an expert in the field
Have my abilities stretched constantly
Use my specialist skills
Regularly required to use problem solving
skills
Lifestyle Balance between working hours and
personal time
Plenty of work related travel
Flexible working hours
Demanding work environment to help me
achieve
Values Feel that my work makes a difference in
the world
Show dedication to that particular field
Benefit individuals and the wider
community
Contribution to the profitability of my
organisation
Security A structured career path
Long term security in a stable
organisation
Build my own business or other
2 | P a g e

organization e.g. a charity
Variety of jobs and projects with different
employers
People Work with a team of like minded
individuals
Develop a good relationship with
colleagues
Work autonomously without reference to
others
Satisfaction of contributing to a successful
team project
3 | P a g e
 Take a look at the must haves and prioritise your top 4:
1. Higher pay scale, through which requirements can be fulfilled.
2. Considered as an expert in the respective field, showcases effective
knowledge.
3. Structured career path will allow me to develop my learning accordingly.
4. Working in team with minded individuals will allow me to learn the working
process of others as well.