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In the text, Organizational Psychology, the author discusses the importance of values clarification for individuals engaged in a job search. Have you ever engaged in such a process? If so, what did you learn about yourself and your values in relationship to your career goals? If not, what do you think about this approach toward job searching?

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Values clarification is important for individuals who are searching for a job. An individual who clarifies his/her work values will more likely have a clearer picture of the job/career whether or not he/she would be satisfied with his/her professional life. Prior to beginning a full-time teaching career I was unsure if teaching was the best option for myself. I was working part-time as a substitute teacher for a while after I graduated from college and I was not sure if I wanted to remain in teaching. I did not know if I ...

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