Expressing Your Values Worksheet
Your Values – Your North Star
Are you prepared to tell someone about your values? It’s a quick and painless way to express what motivates you. Values can also change based on where you are in your career and life. If you have trouble making big decisions, filtering them through these values makes the process quicker and with more confidence.As a creative hiring manager of a Fortune 500 tech company, I always ask the candidates, “Why did you choose to interview with our company?” – Most of the replies are the generic, “Because it’s been rated a great place to work.” - Blah, boring! I know that! Why do you think I work here? Here’s how I answered the question and got the job: “Well, to be honest, my personal core values are Creativity, Diversity, Empowerment, Learning, and Community, and this company exhibits similar values every day through its philanthropic model and standing up for human rights.” See the difference?
Your Values – Your North Star
Are you prepared to tell someone about your values? It’s a quick and painless way to express what motivates you. Values can also change based on where you are in your career and life. If you have trouble making big decisions, filtering them through these values makes the process quicker and with more confidence.As a creative hiring manager of a Fortune 500 tech company, I always ask the candidates, “Why did you choose to interview with our company?” – Most of the replies are the generic, “Because it’s been rated a great place to work.” - Blah, boring! I know that! Why do you think I work here? Here’s how I answered the question and got the job: “Well, to be honest, my personal core values are Creativity, Diversity, Empowerment, Learning, and Community, and this company exhibits similar values every day through its philanthropic model and standing up for human rights.” See the difference?
Your Values – Your North Star
Are you prepared to tell someone about your values? It’s a quick and painless way to express what motivates you. Values can also change based on where you are in your career and life. If you have trouble making big decisions, filtering them through these values makes the process quicker and with more confidence.As a creative hiring manager of a Fortune 500 tech company, I always ask the candidates, “Why did you choose to interview with our company?” – Most of the replies are the generic, “Because it’s been rated a great place to work.” - Blah, boring! I know that! Why do you think I work here? Here’s how I answered the question and got the job: “Well, to be honest, my personal core values are Creativity, Diversity, Empowerment, Learning, and Community, and this company exhibits similar values every day through its philanthropic model and standing up for human rights.” See the difference?