Method & scoring
Work Values
An original TraitMap reflection. It organizes your own answers and has not been validated as a psychological scale. The indicators describe these answers, not a population rank or a diagnosis.
What we ask
Think about your current or next role. Rate how much each statement describes what matters to you. These are preferences, not a measure of your ability.
8 items · Instrument version: traitmap-2026-10-07-v1
How the report is calculated
Each indicator groups two original items. We show the mean of their 1–5 answers only when both were applicable. “Not applicable” is never treated as zero or an average response. No overall score or forced ranking is created.
These small item groups have not undergone reliability or validity studies. Treat them as an organized record of your answers, with a question to discuss or reflect on.
Answer-quality checks
We display a review reminder when at least eight rated items all receive the same response, or completion takes less than one second per item on average. For Big Five, we also check five related item pairs (1/6, 3/38, 5/40, 15/30, 7/32): three or more differences of at least three scale points after reverse scoring trigger a reminder.
These are transparent heuristics, not validated lie detection or reliability estimates. Different situations can explain differences. A reminder does not change scores or hide a report. They cannot prevent deliberate manipulation.
Items and scoring key
- I want discretion over how I complete my work. (Independence)
- I value having a say in decisions that affect my work. (Independence)
- A predictable income matters when I compare roles. (Predictability)
- Clear expectations and a manageable schedule matter to me. (Predictability)
- I want to understand who benefits from my work. (Meaningful contribution)
- I care about the purpose of the tasks I do. (Meaningful contribution)
- I want opportunities to learn through real assignments. (Development)
- Useful feedback matters when I choose a working environment. (Development)