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MARIELLA LEA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Marielle Lea is a content marketer and writer who works to grow her client\u2019s brand awareness through content creation and promotion. She is a passionate creative who thrives on marketing strategy and keeping up with the latest in SEO trends. She currently writes for Coupon Chief on topics related to e-commerce, personal finance, and small business strategy.<\/p>\n

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With coronavirus leaving thousands out of work, finding a paying job is more important than ever. However, you don\u2019t have to sacrifice important values you hold just to get a paycheck. If you are passionate about something, it\u2019s important to find a job that aligns those passions to keep you motivated for years to come. If a company\u2019s morals, missions or values clash with your own, chances are you\u2019ll burn out. The closer your ethical standards are to your company\u2019s values, the more likely you are to flourish and create a successful career path for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A company\u2019s corporate social responsibility has become increasingly important for potential employees. With initiatives like diversity, inclusion and sustainability, there are many chances for businesses to show applicants what their values are. When it comes to your own, personal values, if you figure out which ones you aren\u2019t willing to compromise, your job search will be more efficient and effective. To help you do just that, the team at ResumeNow has created a guide on how to determine your <\/span>career values<\/span><\/a> and find your corporate match.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Identify Your Hard-Line Career Values<\/span><\/h2>\n

People prioritize different values in a company. Company culture, employee relationships, and the business environment are intangible motivators and important factors to consider which job fits you best. By sitting down and identifying what makes you thrive and asking yourself the questions below, you will be able to get a better understanding of what a perfect organization looks like in your eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0What gets you excited about getting up in the morning and going to work?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. When envisioning your perfect work environment, what does it look like? What are people wearing?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. \u00a0What kind of relationships would you prefer to have with your coworkers? Your boss? Your interns?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. \u00a0If you could give back to an initiative or nonprofit organization, what cause would it be and why?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Would you rather get assigned an individual task or a group project?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Do you thrive when the work is diverse, or would you rather a more structured workload and daily tasks?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Intrinsic Motivation Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Intrinsic motivations are intangible, internal values that make people feel driven in life. For work specifically, some people require constant words of encouragement to feel motivated, while others may thrive more on a job title change. Try and think back to a time where you felt extremely enthusiastic about the output of your work. When was the last time you felt ambitious, happy, and productive? By reflecting, you can find the common factors that boost your motivation levels. Some examples of intrinsic values are:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n