Through your discussions with your classmates about question 1, what is the most important information you have learned from Topic 1 regarding work and assessing abilities and values? One thing that I am quickly learning is that assessing abilities and values related to work is more useful than just helping someone find a job that they like. It can help them find growth in the company or a position that better fits their unique skills. I can help them transition from one place of work to another, or find satisfaction with the job they have. I have experienced on several occasions incongruence between my values and abilities and my work. When I think about it, it makes sense but this is an area that I haven't given much thought to and I'm excited to continue to explore career counseling. I have experienced on several occasions incongruence between my values and abilities and my work. I figured I just needed to continue to search for a job that was a good fit for me on my own. This would have been helpful to have at that time. It would have saved me a lot of time. I'm sure that many others are also experiencing the same thing that could benefit from this.