THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL VALUES IN THE PROFESSION AND THE PROFESSIONAL

Values can be defined as the way people perceive what is important in their life (Schwartz, 2012). They refer to desirable goals and are a guiding system for all kinds of human behavior. According to Schwartz values are structured in a similar (circular) way across different cultures, serving as universal standards and criteria of what is wrong and what is right. Values that are close to one another may be realized at the same time (e.g., Stimulation and Hedonism), because their underlying motivations are similar, while values that lie on the opposite parts of the circle contradict one another: they motivate different kinds of behavior and cannot be realized by one activity (e.g., Benevolence versus Power). Consequently, values that lie closer to one another correlate with other constructs in a similar way, while opposite values tend to have inverse correlations. The circular structure of values also allows for their division into higher order values: values can be grouped into serving...

Core values matter because they can demonstrate an employee’s value and commitment to their company. Core values are the beliefs, priorities and motivations that influence decisions and drive professional development. Core values can help you advance your career by: • Instilling a solid work ethic • Giving you the ability to mesh with corporate culture • Setting the tone for work or action Discovering your own core values can be beneficial when writing your resume or applying for a job. When you identify your core values, you can highlight your strengths on your resume and respond to behavioral interview questions with confidence.

Core values in the workplace may be similar to personal core values but are used to benefit your career. Here are some of the most common core values: • Dependability • Loyalty • Open-mindedness • Consistency • Teamwork • Honesty • Efficiency • Motivation • Optimism Professional values in general, are recognized and appreciated by those people who have been tested with respect, honesty, ethics and commitment by a professional in any work field, have a career implies having to put into practice values or principles and thus develop and increase your prestige before others. Education in values in higher education must be directed fundamentally to the formation and development of professional values, understood as human values contextualized and oriented towars the profession. Their meanings are related to the universal and particular requirements of the profession. They constitute traits of the professional personality and contribute to define a comprehensive conception of the practice o...