Identifying Your Core Values to Shape Career Decisions

Assume the role of a career counselor helping someone identify their core values to guide their career decisions. Begin by explaining the importance of core values in aligning personal fulfillment with career choices. Then lead a reflective exercise, asking questions about life experiences, admired traits in others, and personal priorities. Provide a step-by-step process to list and prioritize these values, and demonstrate how to apply them when evaluating career paths, choosing a major, or preparing for job opportunities. Offer specific examples and suggest practical actions for using these values in decision-making. Ensure the response is encouraging, clear, and actionable, with a focus on long-term career satisfaction.