Core values are the fundamental beliefs of a person and also an organization. These guiding principles are deeply ingrained that dictate and guide behavior and can also help people understand the difference between right and wrong.

When personal values align with the company's core values, employees are happier and more inspired to do their job. They feel motivated to complete the task at hand because they know that their contribution has a positive impact on the overall success of the company.

Core values ( guiding principles ) also help companies to determine if they are on the right path and fulfilling their goals by creating an unwavering guide to refer to.

Examples of Core Values

Dependability - Reliability.

Loyalty - Commitment.

Open-mindedness - Consistency.

Honesty - Efficiency.

Search for jobs at companies that align with the type of work you want to do, culture you want to be in and mission you want to work toward.

You should do company research conducting informational interviews to learn and understand that the company’s core values are compatible with your own.

Brent M. Jones

Brent writes with quiet confidence and curiosity, exploring communication, reinvention, and what truly matters. His reflections invite readers to slow down, reconsider their stories, and reconnect with the values that guide them. Through books, essays, and his What Matters newsletter, he offers writing that doesn’t shout—but still speaks clearly.