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Following Up: Juggling Multiple Offers
                       You decide based on what makes you feel good! Our per-
                   sonal values, to the extent that they are fulfilled, are what make
                   us feel happy and fulfilled. Have you ever given much thought to
                   how you prioritize the values in your life? How about in your
                   work? Money is certainly important for most of us, but is proba-
                   bly not the sole criterion on which most people’s satisfaction at
                   work is based. There are other things of value like recognition,
                   intellectual stimulation, social contact, creativity, and even spiri-
                   tual fulfillment. Take a moment now to assess some of your val-
                   ues, so that we can use them to help you decide exactly which job
                   offer is the right one for you.


                   Values Assessment
                   Please rank the following values from 1 to 22, with 1 as the most
                   important and 22 as the least important value.


                   ____ Financial security             ____ Variety
                   ____ Aesthetics                     ____ Independence
                   ____ Competition                    ____ Minimum stress

                   ____ Great wealth                   ____ Flextime
                   ____ Social contact                 ____ Short commute
                   ____ Recognition                    ____ Minimum stimulation
                   ____ Helping others                 ____ Challenge

                   ____ Using my technical             ____ Mastery
                         expertise                     ____ Leadership
                   ____ Spiritual fulfillment
                                                       ____ Routine
                   ____ Intellectual stimulation       ____ Opportunity for

                   ____ Excitement                           advancement


                   Now please pick your top 9 values and write them below.


                       1. ____________________________________________________
                       2. ____________________________________________________

                       3. ____________________________________________________



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