Meredith Dietz is Lifehacker’s Senior Staff Writer. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English and Communications from Northeastern University, where she graduated as valedictorian of her college.

Too often, when people conduct a job search, they think only about their talents and skills—what they know and can do. An equally important factor is personal values: what you like to do and how you ...

My personal values include respect, autonomy, collaboration, and compassion. My priority is to guide clients to sustain healthy relationships, overcome difficulties, manage symptoms, and attain ...