Have a successful career
Build a fulfilling professional life
Career success means different things to different people, but the research is consistent on one point: passive...
Have job satisfaction
Feel fulfilled and happy in your work
Job satisfaction is not a luxury — it is a fundamental component of overall life satisfaction, given that most adults...
Advance in career
Progress and move up professionally
Career advancement provides not only increased income and status but also greater autonomy, influence, and opportunity...
Have a good job
Work in a quality position
Having a good job encompasses more than salary — it includes meaningful work, competent leadership, supportive...
Have meaningful work
Do work that has purpose and meaning
Not everyone finds their work meaningful, but those who do experience measurable advantages.
Have work-life balance
Balance career with personal life
Work-life balance is not about dividing your time into perfect halves; it is about ensuring that work does not...
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Based on Chulef, Read & Walsh (2001) · Last reviewed February 2026
Career & Work could be your biggest opportunity.
Our assessment covers 135 life goals across 30 clusters. See how this area compares to the rest of your life priorities.
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