ALTERNATIVE FUTURES with CLAY PARSONS

VOCATIONAL TESTING

Rate your top work-related values. A better understanding of your career beliefs can help you find a satisfying job or occupation

The statements in this inventory reflect values that have importance to people and can bring them satisfaction in their occupations. Please read each statement and indicate it's corresponding importance by ranking it according to the following number key.

5		means the statement is very important to me.
4		means the statement is important to me.
3		means the statement is of average importance to me.
2		means the statement is of little importance to me.
1		means the statement is not important to me.

The best way to take the Work Beliefs Inventory is to respond to the statement with your first impression, and go right on to the next one. Your most important values will automatically register on the last page of the inventory.

1.	Work in which people are treated equally.	5 4 3 2 1

2.	Work that allows me to be in charge of and responsible for others.	5 4 3 2 1

3.	Work that brings a high position in society.	5 4 3 2 1

4.	Work that expresses a concern for others.	5 4 3 2 1

5.	Work in which I can make friends and have a social life because of the job.	5 4 3 2 1

6.	Work which includes an excellent personal benefits package.	5 4 3 2 1

7.	A job where I work in a quiet environment.	5 4 3 2 1

8.	Work in which I can use machines and tools or use physical and athletic skills.	5 4 3 2 1

9.	Work that contributes something important to society.	5 4 3 2 1

10.	Work that expresses ideals; ethical and religious values.	5 4 3 2 1

11.	Work which is intense and stimulating.	5 4 3 2 1

12.	Work where I can add to my store of knowledge.	5 4 3 2 1

13.	Work where I can be a part of a team.	5 4 3 2 1

14.	Work in which I can do many kinds of activities.	5 4 3 2 1

15.	Work where I receive attention and approval.	5 4 3 2 1

16.	Work in which I have the freedom to do a job my own way.	5 4 3 2 1

17.	Work that is done in attractive surroundings and under pleasant conditions.	5 4 3 2 1

18.	Work that expresses beauty and artistry.	5 4 3 2 1

19.	Work which is fun.	5 4 3 2 1

20.	Work that is done outside most of the time.	5 4 3 2 1

21.	Work that involves excitement and risk taking.	5 4 3 2 1

22.	Work in which I can accomplish something.	5 4 3 2 1

23.	Work that lets me live the way I want and be the person I want to be.	5 4 3 2 1

24.	Work in which I can rise to a higher position.	5 4 3 2 1

25.	Work in which I can dress as I please.	5 4 3 2 1

26.	Work that includes a rivalry for honors or prizes.	5 4 3 2 1

27.	Work that is ecologically sensitive and supportive of sound ecological principles.	5 4 3 2 1

28.	Work in which there is little or no fear of losing my job.	5 4 3 2 1

29.	Work that brings into being something original.	5 4 3 2 1

30.	Work where I have a short or easy commute.	5 4 3 2 1

31.	Work in which I can enter an occupation with little or no further training.	5 4 3 2 1

32.	Work which contributes to the community and society.	5 4 3 2 1

33.	Work where my time and place of work schedule is flexible.	5 4 3 2 1

34.	Work in which I can maintain good health.	5 4 3 2 1

35.	Work that pays me more than is needed for basic expenses.	5 4 3 2 1

36.	Work in a convenient, easy to reach place.	5 4 3 2 1

37.	Work that allows me more than average time off the job to be with my family or to pursue personal interests.	5 4 3 2 1

38.	Work in which I have a high profile, or am at the center of attention.	5 4 3 2 1

39.	Work that is challending, absorbing, and in my major field of interest.	5 4 3 2 1

40.	Work which is personally and professionally demanding.	5 4 3 2 1

41.	Work that helps me to achieve a healthy balance between my work and my personal life.	5 4 3 2 1

42.	Work in which I can deal with many people.	5 4 3 2 1

43.	Work that is routine, where I know beforeheand what the job is like.	5 4 3 2 1

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