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Do what you are : discover the perfect career for you through the secrets of personality type / Paul D. Tieger and Barbara Barron.

by Tieger, Paul D

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Little, Brown and Co., c2007.

650.14019 T561d 2007

Personality and occupation.

Occupations -- Psychological aspects.

Vocational guidance.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator.

9780316167260 (pbk.)

xxi, 384 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (p. 370-375) and index

Part 1. Unlocking the secrets of personality type. Suit yourself : the secret of career satisfaction -- Just who do you think you are? : discovering your personality type -- Mirror, mirror : verifying your personality type -- Part 2. The "fourmula" for career satisfaction. What a character! : the four different temperaments -- Who's on first? : identifying your innate strengths -- The way you do the things you do : which strengths you share and which you use privately -- Aged to perfection : developing your abilities over time -- Part 3. Getting to work. ENFJ : the public relations specialists -- INFJ : catalysts for positive change -- ENFP : anything's possible -- INFP : still waters run deep -- ENTJ : everything's fine, I'm in charge -- INTJ : competence + independence = perfection -- ENTP : life's entrepreneurs -- INTP : ingenious problem solvers -- ESTJ : taking care of business -- ISTJ : take your time and do it right -- ESFJ : what can I do for you? -- ISFJ : on my honor, to do my duty ... -- ESTP : Let's get busy! -- ISTP : doing the best I can with what I've got -- ESFP : don't worry, be happy! -- ISFP : it's the thought that counts -- Putting it all together : creating your personal career plan -- For career professionals only

Do What You Are introduces Personality Type - how you process information, make decisions and interact with the world around you - and shows you which of the 16 types describes you best. It lists dozens of occupations that are popular with people of your type. Then, using workbook exercises and real-life examples to highlight the strengths and pitfalls of each personality type, it shows you step-by-step how touse your unique strengths to customise your job search, ensuring the best results in the shortest period of time. And if you plan to stay in your job, here is savvy advice for getting the most out of your current career. Because it is based on personality type, this guide helps you determine what you need to be more successful and satisfied.

Barron-Tieger, Barbara.

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