How to Define Your Professional Values?

It seems that almost everyone is in midst of a career change of some sort. Good people of all ages and experiences are interested in doing something new, something different or aspiring to something at a high level.
Part of the process of moving up or moving on involves a hefty amount of self-marketing, and it’s at this point where we attempt to share who we are and what we bring to the table that we often fall short.
Whether it’s our online profiles or the summary section on our resumes too often, we resort to weasel word and jargon filled sentences that self-describe us as some kind of superficial super-beings with command over everything in the management and leadership universe.

What is the definition of professional values - Business-related beliefs or principles that guide professional behavior. Values may reflect ethics, practices, standards and other norms within an environment [by BusinessDictionary].

Below are 6 ideas to define your professional values:

1. Use Golden Circle exercise - spend some time thinking who you are, why you do what you do and what you do for your employers and team members.
2. Dig In and Investigate.
3. Data Mine.
4. Roll Up Your Research into 3 or 4 Key Themes.
5. Use the key themes from #4 to complete your Golden Circle exercise.
6. Enlist Some Feedback Buddies.

If you’re interested in creating a meaningful and memorable impression, you must be able to articulate your professional values in conversation, in writing and on your public profiles.

More details about the above ideas you can find out in this article.