People’s values are the core of their identity, reflecting who they are on a deep, often subconscious level. Many are unaware of their values or can’t fully articulate them, yet these values significantly impact their lives. They shape one’s life philosophy, choice of friends, and how they spend their free time. Values also guide career choices and job preferences, drawing people to roles and workplaces that resonate with their beliefs. People naturally gravitate towards others who share their values and thrive in environments that support them.

Uses

The Career Compass is based on the Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI), a measure of the ten core values found in most cultures throughout history. The Career Compass provides feedback on three important topics. First, it clarifies a person’s values, and that is an important part of any person’s development.

Second, it contains information regarding the fit between a person’s values and various occupations and organizational cultures. No matter how talented people may be, if their values are not consistent with the
demands of their occupation or current organizational culture, they won’t be very happy or successful—and people often choose jobs and careers without considering the values issue.

And third, the report describes the kind of people with whom a person will comfortably work and live—because people like others who share their values and dislike people who don’t share them.

What Does It Measure?

The Motives, Values, and Preferences Inventory measure the degree of which how the following influence your Status Interest, Social Interest, Financial Interest, and your Decision-Making Style.