The O*NET Work Importance Locator measures six types of work values:
- Achievement
- Independence
- Recognition
- Relationships
- Support
- Working Conditions
Format
Features
- Based on over 30 years of research by leading vocational psychologists
- Extensive and thorough development effort
- stakeholder input during all stages
- construct validity and reliability evidence
- Extensively pilot tested
- Can be self-administered and self-interpreted
- User Guide provided for workforce development professionals
- Can be used on a stand-alone basis or with other O*NET Career Exploration Tools or with privately developed instruments
- Results link directly to over 950 occupations in O*NET OnLine, My Next Move, My Next Move for Veterans, and Mi Próximo Paso
- Approximately 30 minute completion time
The O*NET Work Importance Locator may be redistributed or used to develop other assessments under a choice of licenses. See the
Career Exploration Tools License page for more information.
For information on the previously-available O*NET Work Importance Profiler, see: Reports and Documents — Career Exploration Tools — Work Values.
The O*NET Work Importance Locator (WIL) is a paper & pencil assessment. To take or administer the WIL, you can download the instrument and related materials as PDF files, or order printed copies from the Government Printing Office.
For a detailed description of the available files and their contents, please see Work Importance Locator File Descriptions (PDF).
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The O*NET Work Importance Locator may be redistributed or used to develop other assessments under a choice of licenses. See the
Career Exploration Tools License page for more information.
- Desktop:
for individual viewing and printing
- Print Shop:
for professional reproduction
For more information about the paper & pencil Work Importance Locator, see the report:
Ordering
Pre-printed copies of these materials may be available from the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO)
external site
. Please check their website for stock and pricing information.