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3-2 Job Environment Preferences

For each item below, mark how much of this job environment item you would like in
your workplace and jot down your thoughts on why.

My Thoughts (such as
why you chose this
answer, or where you
have seen or
experienced this
Description of None Some A Lot
environment)
Job Environment 1 2 3 4 5

The Work

2 I like things to change

Predictable,
up every once and a
structured
while.

Free to do good 5 I don’t like working

work (minimal under someone unless I
supervision) ask for help.

Intellectually 5 I love a challenge.

stimulating,
contemplative

3 Depends on the project

Work with people
if I want to work alone
(versus things)
or with someone.

Hands-on work 5 100% hands on.

Work with data or 3 Unsure.

ideas (versus
people)

Description of None 2 Some 4 A Lot My Thoughts (such as

Job Environment 1 3 5 why you chose this
answer, or where you
have seen or

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experienced this
environment)

The Interaction
with People

Work together in 5 Communication I key!

harmony

Work together in 4 That could be fun.

healthy
competition

Lively, energetic 2 I wouldn’t mind music

(versus quiet, calm) but not loud noises.

The Emotional
Nature

High risk, edgy 3 Unsure.

Get-it-done 5 Get them done fast.

Sense of Yes. I love feeling

5
completion accomplished.

Long-term goals 5 To get to them.

Creative 5 I am very creative.

Sometimes I don’t and

High pressure 3 sometimes I want to
take it easy.

Cutting-edge
No good with
technologies or 2
technology.
thinking

My Thoughts (such as
Description of None Some A Lot why you chose this
Job Environment 1 2 3 4 5 answer, or where you

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have seen or
experienced this
environment)

The Physical
Environment

Orderly and 5 I love keeping things

aesthetically organized.
pleasing

Sometimes as long as its

Relaxed, easygoing 3
not boing.

Changes regularly 3 Unsure.

Lively, upbeat, 5 Keeps me going.

energized

Outdoors (versus 3 Depends on the

indoors) weather.

Jot down your thoughts on a few types of jobs or industries to avoid, based on what you
don’t want in a job environment. Working constucton when the weather is cold.
Working retail if its slow.

Jot down your thoughts on a few types of jobs or industries that could provide you with
a job that somewhat matches your preferences. Any restaurant or bistro.

Add your completed work to the “About Me” section of your Career Builder Files.

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