Advances in the understanding of general values from personality and social psychology apply to work values. In this paper, I introduce the concepts of values, value priorities, motivational goals, value types, and personal value systems used to clarify work values. I also introduce the terms basic and broad value and work value types. Second, I…

A survey of medical school applicants rejected by the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University were surveyed about their actions and career plans after the rejection. Most experienced a career crisis, some an identity crisis. Better early career counseling is recommended. (MSE)